Salary distribution
Where Arizona materials engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $96,320 and $138,370, with a median of $108,260.
Materials Engineers in Arizona: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 192 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $120,061. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 32 | $101,250 |
| Level II — qualified | 31 | $109,117 |
| Level III — experienced | 71 | $124,051 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 16 | $138,986 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Materials Engineers in Arizona. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | Process Engineer | 67 | $122,325 |
| ASM AMERICA INC. | Sr. Process Engineer I | 57 | $124,051 |
| TSMC Arizona Corporation | Process Engineer | 38 | $104,500 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. | Metallurgist I | 6 | $88,000 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | Process Support Engineer | 5 | $94,182 |
| Arizona State University | Research Laboratory Manager | 2 | $87,277 |
| Freeport Minerals Corporation | Metallurgist II | 2 | $137,900 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Miami Inc. | Senior Metallurgist | 1 | $130,000 |
| Metso USA Inc. | Senior Advanced Process Controls Engineer | 1 | $137,000 |
| American Panel Solutions LLC | Material Engineer | 1 | $124,051 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$124,090ChandlerDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-477681
- Process Support Engineer at Applied Materials, Inc$94,182PhoenixDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25338-456183
- Metallurgist II at Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.$99,000MorenciDecided Dec 10, 2025I-200-25338-456229
- Snr Process Engineer II at ASM AMERICA INC.$139,277PhoenixDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-377049
- Snr Process Engineer I at ASM AMERICA INC.$122,325PhoenixDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-369128
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$124,090ChandlerDecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-333301
- Packaging Engineer at Intel Corporation$124,090ChandlerWage Level IIIDecided Sep 29, 2025I-200-25265-323826
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$124,090ChandlerWage Level IIIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-320593
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Materials Engineers pay by experience level in Arizona
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Materials Engineers specialties in Arizona
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 167 certified offers. The most common variant is Process Engineer at a median of $124,051.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | Intel Corporation | 107 | $124,051 |
| Snr Process Engineer | ASM AMERICA INC. | 21 | $124,051 |
| Metallurgist | Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. | 9 | $99,000 |
| Field Process Engineer | ASM AMERICA INC. | 7 | $109,117 |
| Process Support Engineer | Applied Materials, Inc | 5 | $94,182 |
| Packaging Engineer | Intel Corporation | 5 | $124,090 |
| Process Integration Engineer | TSMC Arizona Corporation | 5 | $104,000 |
| Photomask Process Engineer | TSMC Arizona Corporation | 5 | $121,102 |
| Process Engineer - Etch | TSMC Arizona Corporation | 3 | $104,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Materials Engineers in Arizona, by industry
Median offered wage across 192 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $124,051.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Intel Corporation | 178 | $124,051 |
| Energy and utilities | Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. | 12 | $100,700 |
| Education | Arizona State University | 2 | $87,277 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Arizona over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Science
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- 02
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
- 03
Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.
- 04
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
- 05
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
- 06
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
- 07
Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
- 08
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Materials Engineers in Arizona?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Materials Engineers in Arizona is $108,260.
- How does Arizona compare to the national median for Materials Engineers?
- The Arizona median is -1.6% versus the BLS national figure of $109,979.
- What is the salary range for Materials Engineers in Arizona?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $79,290 and the 90th-percentile at $164,160, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Materials Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Materials Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.