Tesla employees working as Associate Material Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 161 ratings. This is 2% higher than the average of Associate Material Engineer professionals at Tesla worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate Material Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $120,243 per year (estimate) and goes up to $242,840 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate Material Engineer at Tesla is $97,900 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $148,272 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $79,348 (25th percentile) and $122,130 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Tesla Associate Material Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate Material Engineer professionals typically earn between $38 and $59 per hour.
Associate Material Engineer professionals typically earn between $6,612 and $10,177 monthly.