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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2131

Materials Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of materials engineers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 22,770 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $108,310 ($52.07 an hour).

US employment

22,770

Median annual wage

$108,310

Mean annual wage

$116,380

Median hourly wage

$52.07

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Electrical Engineers$111,910$3,600 (+3.3%)4Bachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,590$19,280 (+17.8%)4Bachelor's degree
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,740$59,430 (+54.9%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California2,760
  2. 2. Ohio1,770
  3. 3. Texas1,730
  4. 4. Washington1,240
  5. 5. Massachusetts1,060
  6. 6. Michigan1,030
  7. 7. Maryland960
  8. 8. Pennsylvania780
  9. 9. North Carolina770
  10. 10. New York750

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Washington$140,810
  2. 2. Maryland$130,920
  3. 3. Delaware$127,640
  4. 4. California$127,550
  5. 5. Oregon$127,360
  6. 6. New York$121,980
  7. 7. Colorado$121,430
  8. 8. Alaska$120,540
  9. 9. Texas$116,170
  10. 10. Wyoming$114,370

Median annual wage. Based on 47 states and territories with published figures.

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