Materials Engineers in Maryland
Materials engineers evaluate existing materials and develop new ones to meet specific performance requirements for manufactured products. They design machinery and processes for material production, and work with substances like metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites In Maryland the median pay is $140,640 a year, 25% above the national median of $112,860.
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Who is hiring in Maryland
Openings in Maryland and remote
- Materials Engineer · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Rockville, Maryland · $143913–$187093
- Senior Materials Engineer · Nuclear Regulatory Commission · Rockville, Maryland · $169279–$197200
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
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Knowledge areas
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Licenses and training in Maryland
Materials Engineers pay in other states
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O*NET-SOC 17-2131.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Maryland, annual.