Republished with permission of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Summary
| Quick Facts: Materials Engineers | |
|---|---|
| $95,640 per year $45.98 per hour |
|
| Bachelor’s degree | |
| None | |
| None | |
| 27,500 | |
| 2% (Slower than average) | |
| 400 | |
What Materials Engineers Do
Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a wide range of products.
Work Environment
Materials engineers generally work in offices where they have access to computers and design equipment. Others work in factories or research and development laboratories. Materials engineers typically work full time and may work overtime hours when necessary.
How to Become a Materials Engineer
Materials engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in materials science and engineering or in a related engineering field. Completing internships and cooperative engineering programs while in school can be helpful in getting hired as a materials engineer.
Pay
The median annual wage for materials engineers was $95,640 in May 2020.
Job Outlook
Employment of materials engineers is projected to grow 2 percent from 2019 to 2029, slower than the average for all occupations. About half of all materials engineers work in manufacturing industries, including many that are expected to have slow growth or declines in employment.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Materials Engineers,
at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/materials-engineers.htm (visited June 09, 2021).
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