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DATA PROFILE · 2024

Materials Engineers salary in North Dakota

Median, range, employment, and 10-year outlook from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, with skills and task data from O*NET. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated May 4, 2026

2024 wage data not published for materials engineers in North Dakota

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where North Dakota materials engineers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

By seniority

Materials Engineers pay by experience level in North Dakota

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.

Pay by industry

Materials Engineers in North Dakota, by industry

Median offered wage across 2 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Education leads with a median of $54,434.

IndustryLargest employerFilingsMedian offer
EducationUniversity of North Dakota1$54,434
Professional servicesApave America Inc.1$92,560

Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Chemistry

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Physics

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Active Listening

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Science

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.

  2. 02

    Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.

  3. 03

    Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.

  4. 04

    Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.

  5. 05

    Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.

  6. 06

    Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.

  7. 07

    Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.

  8. 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, 20242034 cycle.

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Disclaimer

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.