The salary trajectory of a Materials Science Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $127,225 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,735 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Materials Science Engineer at Mainstream Engineering is $167,702 per year or $81 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $259,306 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $134,886 (25th percentile) and $211,771 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 5 salaries submitted by Mainstream Engineering Materials Science Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Materials Science Engineer professionals typically earn between $65 and $102 per hour.
Materials Science Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,240 and $17,648 monthly.