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 $75,047 for beginners, reaching about $108,221 at mid-level, and approach $155,465 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 South Carolina

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 South Carolina? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) in South Carolina is $91,004 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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): $102,514
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $84,928 to $97,029
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,396

10% $79,396

50% (Median) $91,004

90% $102,514

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,029	$8,086	$1,866	$47
Average	$91,004	$7,584	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$84,928	$7,077	$1,633	$41

Salary Factors Salary by Experience Related Job Salaries Top Paying Cities Explore Related Jobs

For HR & Compensation Team

What should I pay?

See how Salary.com helps teams price roles more accurately.

Benchmark Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) with confidence

Get deeper market data to support decisions.

Work Email

Phone No.

Choose a perfect time to talk with a compensation expert.

Book a Demo

Check out Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job Openings in South Carolina

Development Engineer

Pure Power Technologies Inc – Columbia, SC

Senior Product Development Engineer

Pure Power Technologies Inc – Columbia, SC

Lead Project Development Engineer

AFL – Duncan, SC

Manufacturing Engineer

Bosch Group – North Charleston, SC

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): $75,047
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,749
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $108,221
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $131,763
Expert (over 8 years): $155,465

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Reliability Engineer I	less than 1 year	$75,047
Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)	1-2 years	$89,749
Reliability Engineer III	2-4 years	$108,221
Reliability Engineer IV	5-8 years	$131,763
Reliability Engineer V	over 8 years	$155,465

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:

Spartanburg: $90,674
Boiling Springs: $90,678
Arcadia: $90,674

Spartanburg, SC $90,674

Boiling Springs, SC $90,678

Arcadia, SC $90,674

Buffalo, SC $90,250

Campobello, SC $90,058

Chesnee, SC $90,428

Clifton, SC $90,662

Clinton, SC $89,234

Converse, SC $90,685

Cowpens, SC $90,555

Cross Anchor, SC $90,045

Cross Hill, SC $88,453

Drayton, SC $90,676

Duncan, SC $90,453

Enoree, SC $90,077

Fairforest, SC $90,674

Fingerville, SC $90,338

Gaffney, SC $90,796

Glendale, SC $90,697

Alcolu, SC $85,927

Ballentine, SC $89,623

Bamberg, SC $87,656

Batesburg, SC $88,791

Bethune, SC $87,877

Bishopville, SC $86,924

Blackstock, SC $90,232

Blair, SC $89,609

Blythewood, SC $89,485

Bowman, SC $87,649

Camden, SC $88,406

Cameron, SC $87,475

Carlisle, SC $89,905

Cassatt, SC $87,839

Cayce, SC $89,703

Chapin, SC $89,309

Chappells, SC $88,115

Cope, SC $87,928

Cordova, SC $88,161

Dalzell, SC $86,691

Davis Station, SC $86,670

Denmark, SC $87,862

Eastover, SC $88,577

Elgin, SC $89,258

Elliott, SC $86,613

Elloree, SC $87,520

Eutawville, SC $88,019

Gable, SC $85,930

Gadsden, SC $88,583

Gaston, SC $89,497

Gilbert, SC $89,193

Great Falls, SC $90,837

Greeleyville, SC $86,905

Heath Springs, SC $90,217

Holly Hill, SC $87,885

Hopkins, SC $89,434

Horatio, SC $87,830

Irmo, SC $89,504

Jenkinsville, SC $89,458

Kershaw, SC $88,580

Lamar, SC $86,988

Leesville, SC $89,032

Lexington, SC $89,583

Liberty Hill, SC $89,597

Little Mountain, SC $89,250

Lugoff, SC $88,850

Lydia, SC $87,092

Lynchburg, SC $86,368

Ehrhardt, SC $87,108

Lodge, SC $87,127

Mc Bee, SC $87,966

Manning, SC $86,379

Mayesville, SC $85,977

Monetta, SC $88,697

Neeses, SC $88,564

Newberry, SC $88,665

New Zion, SC $86,234

North, SC $88,757

Norway, SC $88,071

Olanta, SC $86,795

Orangeburg, SC $87,932

Peak, SC $89,399

Pelion, SC $89,139

Pinewood, SC $86,635

New Ellenton, SC $89,449

Allendale, SC $87,792

Barnwell, SC $88,237

Hilda, SC $87,957

Bath, SC $89,878

Blackville, SC $87,973

Bradley, SC $88,283

Clarks Hill, SC $89,562

Clearwater, SC $89,878

Edgefield, SC $89,149

Elko, SC $88,419

Fairfax, SC $87,504

Gloverville, SC $89,813

Graniteville, SC $89,768

Jackson, SC $89,746

Johnston, SC $88,966

Langley, SC $89,854

Mc Cormick, SC $88,493

Martin, SC $87,962

Modoc, SC $89,230

Montmorenci, SC $89,275

Mount Carmel, SC $87,881

North Augusta, SC $89,878

Beech Island, SC $89,878

Olar, SC $87,595

Parksville, SC $89,071

Plum Branch, SC $88,976

Sycamore, SC $87,565

Trenton, SC $89,397

Troy, SC $88,730

Ulmer, SC $87,548

Vaucluse, SC $89,704

Warrenville, SC $89,795

Williston, SC $88,657

Windsor, SC $88,929

Beaufort, SC $89,052

Ladys Island, SC $88,743

Okatie, SC $89,517

Bluffton, SC $89,901

Brunson, SC $87,250

Coosawhatchie, SC $88,835

Crocketville, SC $87,493

Dale, SC $88,527

Daufuskie Island, SC $89,978

Early Branch, SC $88,024

Estill, SC $87,971

Saint Helena Island, SC $88,925

Furman, SC $88,208

Garnett, SC $88,622

Gifford, SC $87,658

Hampton, SC $87,623

Hilton Head Island, SC $89,561

Hardeeville, SC $90,105

Islandton, SC $87,286

Lobeco, SC $88,583

Luray, SC $87,328

Miley, SC $87,185

Pineland, SC $88,683

Port Royal, SC $89,150

Ridgeland, SC $89,200

Scotia, SC $88,222

Seabrook, SC $88,494

Sheldon, SC $88,926

Tillman, SC $89,106

Varnville, SC $87,828

Yemassee, SC $88,119

Clemson, SC $89,201

Cleveland, SC $89,353

Conestee, SC $89,881

Donalds, SC $89,129

Inman, SC $90,460

Joanna, SC $88,939

Jonesville, SC $90,496

Kinards, SC $88,321

Landrum, SC $89,507

Laurens, SC $89,228

Lockhart, SC $90,523

Lyman, SC $90,162

Mayo, SC $90,534

Moore, SC $90,664

Mountville, SC $88,582

Pacolet, SC $90,551

Pacolet Mills, SC $90,571

Pauline, SC $90,491

Reidville, SC $90,402

Roebuck, SC $90,631

Startex, SC $90,622

Una, SC $90,674

Union, SC $90,168

Waterloo, SC $88,778

Wellford, SC $90,597

White Stone, SC $90,690

Woodruff, SC $90,301

Charleston, SC $92,228

Charleston Afb, SC $92,228

North Charleston, SC $92,228

Hanahan, SC $92,228

Adams Run, SC $90,813

Awendaw, SC $91,406

Bethera, SC $90,420

Bonneau, SC $89,489

Branchville, SC $87,522

Canadys, SC $88,473

Cordesville, SC $90,924

Cottageville, SC $90,180

Cross, SC $88,450

Dorchester, SC $89,281

Edisto Island, SC $90,545

Due West, SC $88,764

Easley, SC $89,746

Fair Play, SC $88,536

Fountain Inn, SC $89,657

Gray Court, SC $89,506

Greenwood, SC $88,470

Greer, SC $89,842

Hodges, SC $88,733

Honea Path, SC $89,311

Iva, SC $88,469

La France, SC $89,279

Liberty, SC $89,510

Long Creek, SC $88,003

Lowndesville, SC $88,502

Marietta, SC $89,504

Mauldin, SC $89,845

Mountain Rest, SC $88,217

Newry, SC $89,044

Ninety Six, SC $88,356

Norris, SC $89,374

Pelzer, SC $89,635

Pendleton, SC $89,323

Pickens, SC $89,417

Seneca, SC $89,024

Piedmont, SC $89,777

Richland, SC $88,756

Salem, SC $88,844

Sandy Springs, SC $89,205

Simpsonville, SC $89,705

Six Mile, SC $89,192

Slater, SC $89,628

Starr, SC $88,859

Sunset, SC $89,119

Tamassee, SC $88,446

Taylors, SC $89,769

Tigerville, SC $89,609

Townville, SC $88,909

Travelers Rest, SC $89,612

Walhalla, SC $88,636

Ware Shoals, SC $89,264

Westminster, SC $88,382

West Union, SC $88,871

Williamston, SC $89,526

Blacksburg, SC $91,633

Bowling Green, SC $92,923

Catawba, SC $93,008

Chester, SC $91,700

Fort Mill, SC $92,966

Chesterfield, SC $88,049

Clover, SC $92,972

Edgemoor, SC $92,983

Fort Lawn, SC $92,144

Hickory Grove, SC $91,022

Jefferson, SC $88,370

Lancaster, SC $91,713

Lando, SC $92,837

Mc Connells, SC $92,531

Mount Croghan, SC $88,496

Pageland, SC $90,052

Richburg, SC $92,076

Rock Hill, SC $93,598

Ruby, SC $88,299

Sharon, SC $91,359

Smyrna, SC $91,480

Van Wyck, SC $92,894

York, SC $92,751

Aiken, SC $89,374

Folly Beach, SC $92,228

Walterboro, SC $88,567

Williams, SC $87,583

Florence, SC $87,353

Andrews, SC $87,515

Aynor, SC $87,274

Bennettsville, SC $87,059

Blenheim, SC $87,169

Cades, SC $86,589

Centenary, SC $86,984

Cheraw, SC $87,980

Clio, SC $87,036

Conway, SC $87,270

Coward, SC $87,172

Darlington, SC $87,333

Dillon, SC $87,047

Effingham, SC $87,311

Fork, SC $87,022

Galivants Ferry, SC $87,256

Green Sea, SC $87,140

Gresham, SC $87,070

Hamer, SC $87,180

Hartsville, SC $87,376

Hemingway, SC $87,198

Johnsonville, SC $86,872

Kingstree, SC $87,261

Lake City, SC $86,795

Lake View, SC $87,188

Lane, SC $87,438

Latta, SC $87,164

Little River, SC $87,739

Little Rock, SC $87,119

Longs, SC $87,480

Loris, SC $87,234

Mc Coll, SC $87,416

Marion, SC $87,100

Myrtle Beach, SC $87,498

Minturn, SC $87,052

Mullins, SC $87,049

Murrells Inlet, SC $87,287

Nesmith, SC $87,153

Nichols, SC $87,114

North Myrtle Beach, SC $87,719

Pamplico, SC $87,083

Patrick, SC $87,928

Pawleys Island, SC $87,140

Rains, SC $87,074

Salters, SC $87,448

Scranton, SC $87,020

Sellers, SC $87,140

Society Hill, SC $87,105

Tatum, SC $87,388

Wallace, SC $87,677

Greenville, SC $89,878

Abbeville, SC $88,408

Anderson, SC $89,254

Belton, SC $89,380

Calhoun Falls, SC $88,066

Central, SC $89,283

Georgetown, SC $87,434

Goose Creek, SC $91,995

Green Pond, SC $89,510

Grover, SC $88,415

Harleyville, SC $88,212

Hollywood, SC $91,276

Huger, SC $91,125

Isle Of Palms, SC $92,211

Jacksonboro, SC $90,121

Jamestown, SC $89,818

Johns Island, SC $92,228

Ladson, SC $91,770

Mc Clellanville, SC $89,885

Moncks Corner, SC $90,467

Mount Pleasant, SC $92,228

Pineville, SC $87,711

Pinopolis, SC $89,450

Ravenel, SC $91,849

Reevesville, SC $87,767

Ridgeville, SC $90,556

Round O, SC $89,808

Ruffin, SC $87,725

Russellville, SC $88,033

Saint George, SC $88,284

Saint Stephen, SC $88,049

Smoaks, SC $87,522

Sullivans Island, SC $92,228

Summerville, SC $91,067

Wadmalaw Island, SC $91,700

Pomaria, SC $89,365

Gramling, SC $90,102

Prosperity, SC $89,080

Rembert, SC $87,446

Ridge Spring, SC $88,896

Ridgeway, SC $89,372

Rion, SC $89,508

Rowesville, SC $87,756

Saint Matthews, SC $88,295

Salley, SC $88,651

Saluda, SC $88,359

Santee, SC $87,860

Sardinia, SC $86,272

Silverstreet, SC $88,221

Springfield, SC $88,421

State Park, SC $89,701

Summerton, SC $87,092

Sumter, SC $85,876

Shaw A F B, SC $86,490

Swansea, SC $89,215

Timmonsville, SC $87,230

Turbeville, SC $86,307

Vance, SC $87,915

Wagener, SC $88,671

Ward, SC $88,691

Wedgefield, SC $86,897

West Columbia, SC $89,703

Westville, SC $88,572

White Rock, SC $89,409

Whitmire, SC $88,719

Winnsboro, SC $89,729

Columbia, SC $89,703

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	$100,105	$48.0	10%
Biotechnology	$100,105	$48.0	10%
Chemicals	$100,105	$48.0	10%
Energy & Utilities	$100,105	$48.0	10%
Financial Services	$100,105	$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.

$84,928

Average $91,004/year

$97,029

$7,077

Average $7,584/month

$8,086

$1,633

Average $1,750/week

$1,866

$41

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$97,029	$8,086	$1,866	$47
Average	$91,004	$7,584	$1,750	$44
25th Percentile	$84,928	$7,077	$1,633	$41

Find Your Next Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc | Greenville, SC

Civil Engineer

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc | Greenville, SC

Job Description. Job Description. Civil Engineer - Land Development - EIT/PE. Do you have desire for career growth, would you Like to join a team that trea... more

8 Days Ago
American Airlines | FORT WORTH, TX

Engineer

American Airlines | FORT WORTH, TX

Intro. Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off. Join our American Airlines family, and you'll travel the w... more

6 Days Ago
SharkNinja | NEEDHAM, MA

Product Development Engineer

SharkNinja | NEEDHAM, MA

About Us. SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively im... more

8 Days Ago

For Employees

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Get a Salary Increase

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

Search Job Openings

For Employers

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Adjust Employee Salary

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Price My Industry Jobs

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third-party data sources. We also provide multiple percentiles of salary information for your reference, click here to know Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial to Getting Pay Equity Right. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
Job and employee pricing reports
Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.

Learn about

Salary Search

Salary Calculator Tools

Know Your Worth

Advance at Work

Explore Career Path

Land Your Next Role

Software + AI

Data

Survey Catalogue

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salary in South Carolina

Check out Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job Openings in South Carolina

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

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

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

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)

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

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

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

Find Your Next Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Salary in South Carolina

Check out Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job Openings in South Carolina

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

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

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

Top Paying Cities for Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)

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

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

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

Salaries of jobs related to Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer)

Find Your Next Assembly Development Engineer (Materials Engineer) Job

For Employees

For Employers

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?