Materials Engineers in California
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3,020Jobs in California
$131,090Mean annual wage
5th of 45Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,460 | $39.64 |
| 25th percentile | $103,250 | $49.64 |
| Median (50th) | $128,470 | $61.77 |
| 75th percentile | $157,980 | $75.95 |
| 90th percentile | $183,880 | $88.40 |
| Mean | $131,090 | $63.03 |
Across 45 states with a published mean, the highest are New Mexico ($173,000), Washington ($149,070), Maryland ($140,770); the lowest are Montana ($79,600), Iowa ($82,220), Mississippi ($94,600). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 3,020 | $131,090 | $128,470 |
| Arizona | 580 | $116,520 | $106,810 |
| Nevada | 100 | $107,480 | $99,010 |
| Oregon | 120 | $123,400 | $122,850 |