The U.S. Department of Labor classifies metallurgical engineers under materials engineers, who had median annual earnings of $92,390 in May 2018. Salaries ranged from less than $57,110 to more than $148,110. The National Association of Colleges and Employers reports that the projected starting salary for engineering graduates of all disciplines, which would include metallurgical engineers, was $69,961 in 2020.
Benefits vary depending on the company but usually include paid vacations and holidays, sick days, medical and dental insurance, profit sharing, and retirement plans. Some companies offer tuition assistance for continuing education and pay for membership and expenses for participation in professional associations.
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