Metallurgical Engineers

The U.S. Department of Labor classifies metallurgical engineers under materials engineers, who had median annual earnings of $104,100 in May 2023. Salaries ranged from less than $63,340 to more than $165,580. 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 $78,731 in 2025.

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.