Materials Engineer Salary in South Carolina
Based on 600+ workers in South Carolina
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (SC)
$121,610
$58.466/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
+11.7% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $159K
600 employed in South Carolina
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,550 |
| 25th percentile | $92,240 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $121,610 |
| 75th percentile | $131,080 |
| 90th percentile | $158,940 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in South Carolina vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,190 |
| 2023 | $96,210 |
| 2024 | $110,730 |
| 2025 | $121,610 |
| Year | South Carolina Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,190 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $96,210 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $110,730 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $121,610 | $108,868 |