Materials Engineer Salary in Nevada
Based on 100+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$99,010
$47.60/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
-9.1% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$66K – $155K
100 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,150 |
| 25th percentile | $85,380 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $99,010 |
| 75th percentile | $131,980 |
| 90th percentile | $155,190 |
Top-Paying Industries for Materials Engineer (U.S.)
Which industries pay Materials Engineers the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Materials Engineers in Nevada tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Government (excl. schools, hospitals & USPS) | $137,650 | 2K |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $130,620 | 70 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $126,510 | 2K |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $122,660 | 6K |
| Transportation and Warehousing | $118,890 | 130 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,840 |
| 2023 | $98,420 |
| 2024 | $97,580 |
| 2025 | $99,010 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,461 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,840 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $98,420 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $97,580 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $99,010 | $108,868 |
| 2026 (projected) | $100,461 | $110,463 |
Materials Engineer Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $85,380 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $99,010 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $131,980 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $155,190 |
Materials Engineer Salary in Other States
Related Materials Engineer Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Materials Engineer ($99,010 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Materials Engineer | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Manager in NV | $161,560 | +63.2% | $77.67/hr |
| Environmental Engineer in NV | $109,720 | +10.8% | $52.75/hr |
| Electrical Engineer in NV | $107,400 | +8.5% | $51.63/hr |
| Civil Engineer in NV | $104,310 | +5.4% | $50.15/hr |
| Mechanical Engineer in NV | $102,680 | +3.7% | $49.37/hr |
| Industrial Engineer in NV | $102,090 | +3.1% | $49.08/hr |
| Aerospace Engineer in NV | $96,730 | -2.3% | $46.50/hr |
| Biomedical Engineer in NV | $87,850 | -11.3% | $42.24/hr |
| Training and Development Manager in NV | $99,110 | +0.1% | $47.65/hr |
| General and Operations Manager in NV | $99,390 | +0.4% | $47.78/hr |
| Medical Scientist in NV | $98,560 | -0.5% | $47.38/hr |
| Data Scientist in NV | $98,540 | -0.5% | $47.38/hr |