Materials Engineers in Maine
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- Materials Engineers in Maine earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Materials Engineers Work in Maine?
In 2018, there were 110 Materials Engineers working in the state.
There were 100 Materials Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 465 Materials Engineers working in it, which means Maine has fewer Materials Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Materials Engineers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 1.9%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 80 jobs for Maine Materials Engineers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 27,500 total jobs in 2026.
What do Materials Engineers Make in Maine?
In 2018 wages for Materials Engineers ranged from $58,710 to $131,400 with $92,110 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.23 to $63.17. The median hourly rate was $44.28.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $41.33 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $2.95.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Maine Metros for Materials Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Materials Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland, ME | 30 | $96,610 |
| Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 30 | $98,620 |
Top States for Materials Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Materials Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,590 | $103,720 |
| Texas | 2,400 | $93,440 |
| Ohio | 2,000 | $85,120 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,690 | $87,830 |
| Michigan | 1,370 | $79,570 |
| Arizona | 1,080 | $85,950 |
| New York | 1,020 | $98,160 |
| Maryland | 920 | $119,580 |
| Indiana | 840 | $74,870 |
| Illinois | 800 | $83,310 |
| Tennessee | 760 | $113,380 |
| Alabama | 710 | $92,590 |
| Massachusetts | 600 | $92,780 |
| Florida | 590 | $98,480 |
| Missouri | 590 | $84,990 |
| South Carolina | 570 | $82,330 |
| Oregon | 550 | $88,730 |
| Georgia | 530 | $82,930 |
| New Jersey | 500 | $87,750 |
| Virginia | 470 | $92,770 |
Below are the states where Materials Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | $125,060 |
| Maryland | $119,580 |
| Tennessee | $113,380 |
| Louisiana | $107,970 |
| California | $103,720 |
| Alaska | $103,210 |
| Kansas | $100,790 |
| Florida | $98,480 |
| New York | $98,160 |
| Connecticut | $95,370 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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