Materials Engineer Salary in New Jersey
Based on 290+ workers in New Jersey
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (NJ)
$100,240
$48.192/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
-4.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$78K – $159K
290 employed in New Jersey
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,410 |
| 25th percentile | $85,220 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $100,240 |
| 75th percentile | $132,140 |
| 90th percentile | $159,240 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in New Jersey vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,680 |
| 2023 | $101,300 |
| 2024 | $100,240 |
| Year | New Jersey Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,680 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $101,300 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $100,240 | $104,882 |