What are the main factors that influence an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change An Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary?

An Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary grows with experience: starting around $74,182 for beginners, reaching about $106,974 at mid-level, and approach $153,673 for experts.

How much do different types of Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) roles make?

Salaries for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) level roles vary by specialization: Assembly Process Engineer: $102,129; Assembly Line Worker/Electrical Engineer: $99,251; Assembly Engineer: $41,343.

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salary in New Mexico

Q: What are the highest paying states for an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)?

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) roles are District of Columbia $107,535, California $107,127, Massachusetts $105,699. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much does an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) make in New Mexico? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) in New Mexico is $89,955 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,333
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,949 to $95,911
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $78,481

10% $78,481

50% (Median) $89,955

90% $101,333

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,911	$7,993	$1,844	$46
Average	$89,955	$7,496	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$83,949	$6,996	$1,614	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salaries

An Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,182
Early Career (1-2 years): $88,715
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,974
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,245
Expert (over 8 years): $153,673

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	less than 1 year	$74,182
Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)	1-2 years	$88,715
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$106,974
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$130,245
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$153,673

How Do Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)s. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $107,535.
California: $107,127.
Massachusetts: $105,699.

District of Columbia $107,535 California $107,127 Massachusetts $105,699 Washington $105,311 New Jersey $105,272 Alaska $105,136 Connecticut $103,795 New York $103,252

Hawaii $101,513 Rhode Island $100,697 Maryland $100,144 Minnesota $99,386 Colorado $99,095 Illinois $98,998 Oregon $98,629 Delaware $98,357

New Hampshire $98,186 Virginia $97,803 Pennsylvania $96,686 Nevada $96,123 North Dakota $95,938 Michigan $95,647 Wisconsin $95,540 Vermont $95,326

Texas $94,734 Maine $94,695 Arizona $94,637 Ohio $94,569 Georgia $93,675 Indiana $93,228 Wyoming $93,141 Utah $93,005

Iowa $92,947 Kansas $92,481 Louisiana $92,345 North Carolina $92,296 Missouri $92,277 Florida $91,898 Montana $91,694 Nebraska $91,500

Kentucky $91,393 South Carolina $91,004 Tennessee $90,762 Idaho $90,664 New Mexico $89,955 Oklahoma $89,800 Alabama $89,227 South Dakota $88,265

Arkansas $87,741 West Virginia $87,459 Mississippi $86,614

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Algodones: $90,913
Belen: $90,407
Bernalillo: $91,074

Algodones, NM $90,913

Belen, NM $90,407

Bernalillo, NM $91,074

Bluewater, NM $89,162

Bosque, NM $89,743

Casa Blanca, NM $89,946

Cedar Crest, NM $91,150

Cedarvale, NM $87,576

Cerrillos, NM $90,979

Claunch, NM $87,252

Coyote, NM $89,639

Cuba, NM $89,495

Cubero, NM $90,145

Edgewood, NM $90,743

Estancia, NM $89,661

Gallina, NM $89,170

Counselor, NM $89,225

Grants, NM $89,060

Milan, NM $89,416

Isleta, NM $91,231

Jarales, NM $90,320

Jemez Pueblo, NM $90,476

Jemez Springs, NM $90,197

Laguna, NM $90,586

La Jara, NM $89,395

La Joya, NM $89,188

Lindrith, NM $89,080

Los Lunas, NM $90,886

Mcintosh, NM $90,155

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $89,554

Moriarty, NM $89,851

Mountainair, NM $88,882

Nageezi, NM $89,107

New Laguna, NM $90,101

Paguate, NM $90,162

Pena Blanca, NM $91,169

Peralta, NM $91,030

Placitas, NM $91,076

Ponderosa, NM $90,361

Prewitt, NM $89,135

Regina, NM $89,197

Sandia Park, NM $90,921

Corrales, NM $91,264

San Fidel, NM $89,615

San Rafael, NM $89,234

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $90,922

San Ysidro, NM $90,799

Stanley, NM $89,839

Tijeras, NM $90,932

Tome, NM $90,764

Torreon, NM $90,462

Veguita, NM $89,736

Willard, NM $88,722

Youngsville, NM $89,664

Bosque Farms, NM $91,197

Clines Corners, NM $89,296

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $90,991

Cochiti Lake, NM $91,109

Albuquerque, NM $91,315

Kirtland Afb, NM $91,315

Rio Rancho, NM $91,166

Gallup, NM $89,264

Brimhall, NM $89,011

Church Rock, NM $89,053

Continental Divide, NM $88,990

Crownpoint, NM $89,064

Fence Lake, NM $88,667

Fort Wingate, NM $89,022

Gamerco, NM $89,172

Mentmore, NM $89,034

Mexican Springs, NM $89,023

Ramah, NM $88,860

Rehoboth, NM $89,082

Thoreau, NM $89,087

Tohatchi, NM $89,006

Vanderwagen, NM $89,023

Zuni, NM $89,002

Navajo, NM $89,123

Jamestown, NM $88,902

Pinehill, NM $88,791

Sheep Springs, NM $89,102

Smith Lake, NM $89,434

Yatahey, NM $89,070

Farmington, NM $89,498

Aztec, NM $89,663

Blanco, NM $89,244

Bloomfield, NM $89,139

Flora Vista, NM $89,590

Fruitland, NM $89,030

Kirtland, NM $89,591

La Plata, NM $89,623

Navajo Dam, NM $89,583

Shiprock, NM $89,459

Waterflow, NM $89,413

Newcomb, NM $89,047

Sanostee, NM $89,104

Santa Fe, NM $91,781

Abiquiu, NM $89,271

Alcalde, NM $90,826

Amalia, NM $89,135

Arroyo Hondo, NM $89,009

Arroyo Seco, NM $89,112

Canjilon, NM $88,995

Canones, NM $89,806

Carson, NM $89,350

Cebolla, NM $89,047

Cerro, NM $89,074

Chama, NM $89,438

Chamisal, NM $90,585

Chimayo, NM $91,221

Cordova, NM $91,067

Costilla, NM $89,509

Taos Ski Valley, NM $88,830

Dixon, NM $90,498

Dulce, NM $89,436

El Prado, NM $89,191

El Rito, NM $89,600

Embudo, NM $90,033

Espanola, NM $91,110

Glorieta, NM $91,428

Hernandez, NM $90,263

Ilfeld, NM $90,584

La Madera, NM $89,443

Lamy, NM $91,079

Llano, NM $90,401

Los Alamos, NM $91,295

White Rock, NM $91,467

Medanales, NM $90,363

Ojo Caliente, NM $89,832

Los Ojos, NM $89,218

Pecos, NM $91,143

Penasco, NM $90,065

Petaca, NM $88,912

Questa, NM $89,168

Ranchos De Taos, NM $89,638

Red River, NM $88,913

Ribera, NM $89,485

Rowe, NM $90,669

San Cristobal, NM $88,910

San Jose, NM $90,446

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $90,888

Santa Cruz, NM $91,190

Serafina, NM $89,259

Taos, NM $89,140

Tererro, NM $91,435

Tesuque, NM $91,781

Tierra Amarilla, NM $89,140

Trampas, NM $89,991

Tres Piedras, NM $88,888

Truchas, NM $90,812

Vadito, NM $89,947

Valdez, NM $88,977

Vallecitos, NM $88,907

Velarde, NM $90,361

Villanueva, NM $89,312

Spaceport City, NM $87,491

Las Vegas, NM $88,555

Angel Fire, NM $88,816

Anton Chico, NM $88,401

Buena Vista, NM $89,213

Chacon, NM $89,277

Cimarron, NM $88,677

Cleveland, NM $89,910

Eagle Nest, NM $88,744

Guadalupita, NM $89,140

Holman, NM $89,681

La Loma, NM $88,253

Maxwell, NM $88,707

Miami, NM $88,516

Mills, NM $88,201

Montezuma, NM $90,366

Mora, NM $90,036

Mosquero, NM $88,125

Ocate, NM $88,612

Ojo Feliz, NM $88,845

Rainsville, NM $89,235

Raton, NM $88,931

Rociada, NM $90,412

Roy, NM $88,221

Sapello, NM $89,627

Solano, NM $88,113

Springer, NM $88,477

Ute Park, NM $88,719

Valmora, NM $88,480

Wagon Mound, NM $88,379

Watrous, NM $88,510

Socorro, NM $88,305

Aragon, NM $88,572

Datil, NM $88,207

Lemitar, NM $88,716

Luna, NM $88,730

Magdalena, NM $88,214

Pie Town, NM $88,508

Polvadera, NM $88,930

Quemado, NM $88,692

Reserve, NM $88,533

San Acacia, NM $89,076

San Antonio, NM $87,817

Truth Or Consequences, NM $87,798

Arrey, NM $87,784

Caballo, NM $87,844

Derry, NM $87,397

Elephant Butte, NM $88,027

Garfield, NM $87,144

Hatch, NM $85,747

Monticello, NM $87,793

Rincon, NM $85,254

Salem, NM $86,872

Williamsburg, NM $87,909

Winston, NM $87,858

Las Cruces, NM $84,138

White Sands Missile Range, NM $84,414

Santa Teresa, NM $85,027

Playas, NM $88,204

Animas, NM $88,421

Anthony, NM $85,007

Arenas Valley, NM $88,265

Bayard, NM $88,183

Berino, NM $84,621

Buckhorn, NM $88,274

Santa Clara, NM $88,337

Chamberino, NM $84,710

Cliff, NM $88,172

Columbus, NM $87,935

Deming, NM $87,956

Dona Ana, NM $84,141

Fairacres, NM $84,392

Faywood, NM $87,915

Fort Bayard, NM $88,253

Gila, NM $88,042

Glenwood, NM $88,111

Hachita, NM $87,935

Hanover, NM $87,954

Hillsboro, NM $87,774

Hurley, NM $88,124

La Mesa, NM $85,747

Lordsburg, NM $88,139

Mesilla, NM $84,140

Mesilla Park, NM $84,148

Mesquite, NM $84,220

Mimbres, NM $88,024

Mule Creek, NM $88,262

Organ, NM $84,192

Pinos Altos, NM $88,170

Radium Springs, NM $84,174

Redrock, NM $87,946

Rodeo, NM $88,533

San Miguel, NM $84,188

Silver City, NM $88,171

Sunland Park, NM $84,575

Tyrone, NM $88,433

Vado, NM $84,254

Chaparral, NM $85,317

Clovis, NM $88,002

Cannon Afb, NM $87,808

Broadview, NM $87,746

Causey, NM $87,595

Crossroads, NM $87,387

Dora, NM $87,803

Elida, NM $87,439

Floyd, NM $87,652

Fort Sumner, NM $87,581

Grady, NM $87,829

House, NM $87,759

Kenna, NM $87,440

Lingo, NM $87,589

Melrose, NM $87,774

Milnesand, NM $87,405

Pep, NM $87,524

Portales, NM $87,845

Rogers, NM $87,549

Saint Vrain, NM $87,830

Taiban, NM $87,551

Texico, NM $87,864

Yeso, NM $87,233

Roswell, NM $87,334

Artesia, NM $87,507

Caprock, NM $87,329

Carlsbad, NM $87,564

Dexter, NM $87,396

Eunice, NM $87,642

Hagerman, NM $87,440

Hobbs, NM $87,770

Hope, NM $87,119

Jal, NM $87,539

Lake Arthur, NM $87,295

Lakewood, NM $87,425

Loco Hills, NM $87,587

Loving, NM $87,542

Lovington, NM $87,686

Mcdonald, NM $87,447

Malaga, NM $87,456

Maljamar, NM $87,371

Monument, NM $87,577

Tatum, NM $87,503

Whites City, NM $87,650

Carrizozo, NM $86,920

Alamogordo, NM $86,644

Alto, NM $86,933

Bent, NM $86,660

Capitan, NM $86,731

Cloudcroft, NM $86,650

Corona, NM $87,298

Encino, NM $87,999

Fort Stanton, NM $86,768

Glencoe, NM $86,706

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $86,634

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $86,634

Hondo, NM $86,785

La Luz, NM $86,634

Lincoln, NM $86,533

Mayhill, NM $86,830

Mescalero, NM $86,673

Nogal, NM $87,045

Orogrande, NM $86,678

Picacho, NM $86,767

Pinon, NM $87,093

Ruidoso, NM $87,098

Ruidoso Downs, NM $86,980

Sacramento, NM $86,712

San Patricio, NM $86,814

Sunspot, NM $86,634

Timberon, NM $86,821

Tinnie, NM $86,716

Tularosa, NM $86,691

Vaughn, NM $87,645

Weed, NM $86,819

Tucumcari, NM $88,080

Amistad, NM $87,966

Bard, NM $87,826

Capulin, NM $88,820

Clayton, NM $88,137

Conchas Dam, NM $88,217

Cuervo, NM $87,792

Des Moines, NM $88,469

Folsom, NM $88,606

Garita, NM $88,048

Gladstone, NM $88,225

Grenville, NM $88,208

Logan, NM $88,077

Mcalister, NM $87,804

Nara Visa, NM $87,868

Newkirk, NM $87,965

Quay, NM $88,016

San Jon, NM $87,922

Santa Rosa, NM $88,016

Sedan, NM $88,047

Trementina, NM $88,043

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) positions in Transportation or Telecom typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense	$98,951	$48.0	10%
Biotechnology	$98,951	$48.0	10%
Chemicals	$98,951	$48.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$98,951	$48.0	10%
Financial Services	$98,951	$48.0	10%

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)'s annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$83,949

Average $89,955/year

$95,911

$6,996

Average $7,496/month

$7,993

$1,614

Average $1,730/week

$1,844

$40

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,911	$7,993	$1,844	$46
Average	$89,955	$7,496	$1,730	$43
25th Percentile	$83,949	$6,996	$1,614	$40

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