Career Outlook
Projected Growth Through 2020 for Materials Engineering
Employment growth in materials engineering disciplines is expected to be as high as 9 percent through 2020, according to the US Department of Labor’s O*Net Online. The table below reveals projected employment and salary data.
| Materials Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Median wages (2011) | $40.65 hourly, $84,550 annually |
| Employment (2010) | 22,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2010-2020) | 3% to 9% |
| Projected job openings (2010-2020) | 8,100 |
| Top industries (2010) | Manufacturing; professional, scientific, and technical services |
