Materials Engineers Salary in New York

Materials engineers in New York earn the most in New York (average $137,070 a year) and the least in Utica ($82,560), across the 4 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the materials engineers average at $123,860 and the median at $125,900 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $120,250.

Materials Engineers average salary by city in New York

New York$137,070
Albany$132,170
Buffalo$113,270
Utica$82,560

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$137,070	$147,490	$104,820	$97,777	113
Albany	$132,170	$134,630	$106,440	$94,722	100
Buffalo	$113,270	$106,450	$88,380	$82,767	96
Utica	$82,560	$71,820	$67,950	$62,975	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Materials Engineers salary in other states

Materials Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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