Materials Engineers salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
Materials Engineers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $124,180 a year, based on BLS estimates for 260 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $112,860 and 3% below the CA statewide median of $128,470. It ranks #15 of 29 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE260 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN SAN DIEGO · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Materials Engineers salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $124,180 a year (May 2025). Half of the 260 jobs pay between $93,200 and $135,590. The 10th percentile is $67,660 and the 90th is $170,010.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Materials Engineers?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $112,860 and 3% below the CA statewide median of $128,470. It ranks #15 of 29 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Materials Engineers the most in San Diego?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Apple ($174,800). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.