Materials Engineer Salary in Virginia
Based on 620+ workers in Virginia
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (VA)
$116,720
$56.115/hr
vs National Average
$108,868
+7.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$77K – $170K
620 employed in Virginia
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,490 |
| 25th percentile | $83,840 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $116,720 |
| 75th percentile | $137,400 |
| 90th percentile | $170,210 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Virginia vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,400 |
| 2023 | $104,500 |
| 2024 | $106,290 |
| 2025 | $116,720 |
| Year | Virginia Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,400 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $104,500 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $106,290 | $104,882 |
| 2025 | $116,720 | $108,868 |