Salary distribution
Where Oregon materials engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $106,740 and $154,080, with a median of $127,360.
Materials Engineers in Oregon: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 712 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $130,291. 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 | 5 | $95,202 |
| Level II — qualified | 44 | $112,757 |
| Level III — experienced | 329 | $130,291 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 8 | $159,588 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Materials Engineers in Oregon. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | Process Engineer | 662 | $130,291 |
| Lam Research Corporation | Process Engineer | 27 | $112,757 |
| Oregon State University | Postdoctoral Scholar | 6 | $62,682 |
| ASM AMERICA INC. | Senior Field Process Engineer I | 5 | $112,757 |
| Analog Devices, Inc. | Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Mfg.) | 4 | $131,213 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | Process Support Engineer | 2 | $129,289 |
| NIKE, Inc. | Materials Developer II, Footwear | 1 | $90,000 |
| KLA Corporation | Product Development Applications Engineer | 1 | $132,000 |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | Scientist III, Field Applications | 1 | $95,202 |
| Jireh Semiconductor, Inc. | Sr. Engineer | 1 | $95,202 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$133,432HillsboroDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-500880
- Process Engineer at Lam Research Corporation$133,432TualatinDecided Nov 25, 2025I-200-25322-418314
- Senior Field Process Engineer I at ASM AMERICA INC.$112,715HillsboroWage Level IIDecided Sep 22, 2025I-200-25258-307756
- Process Support Engineer at Applied Materials, Inc$128,755HillsboroDecided Jul 22, 2025I-200-25196-175686
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$171,330HillsboroWage Level IVDecided Jul 22, 2025I-200-25196-174500
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$145,810HillsboroWage Level IIIDecided Jul 16, 2025I-200-25190-161098
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$130,291HillsboroWage Level IIIDecided Jul 1, 2025I-200-25175-122800
- Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Mfg.) at Analog Devices, Inc.$132,396BeavertonWage Level IIIDecided Jun 30, 2025I-200-25174-121729
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 Oregon
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 Oregon
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 702 certified offers. The most common variant is Process Engineer at a median of $130,291.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | Intel Corporation | 680 | $130,291 |
| Field Process Engineer | ASM AMERICA INC. | 9 | $112,757 |
| Senior Engineer, Product Engineering (Mfg.) | Analog Devices, Inc. | 5 | $130,031 |
| Packaging Engineer | Intel Corporation | 4 | $133,432 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | Oregon State University | 4 | $61,008 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Materials Engineers in Oregon, by industry
Median offered wage across 712 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $130,291.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Intel Corporation | 704 | $130,291 |
| Education | Oregon State University | 6 | $62,682 |
| Professional services | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | 2 | $117,601 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Oregon 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 Oregon?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Materials Engineers in Oregon is $127,360.
- How does Oregon compare to the national median for Materials Engineers?
- The Oregon median is +15.8% versus the BLS national figure of $109,979.
- What is the salary range for Materials Engineers in Oregon?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $94,180 and the 90th-percentile at $167,120, 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.