Highest-Paying States for Materials Engineers
Ranked purely by BLS median annual wage — this does not account for cost of living or job availability. See best states for a balanced ranking.
- 1New Mexico$165,600
- 2Maryland$140,640
- 3Washington$139,840
- 4Delaware$131,320
- 5Louisiana$128,670
- 6California$128,470
- 7Illinois$126,620
- 8New York$125,900
- 9Colorado$124,030
- 10Alaska$123,360
- 11Oregon$122,850
- 12Connecticut$122,300
- 13South Carolina$121,610
- 14Florida$118,780
- 15Texas$117,700