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Materials Engineer Salaries in New Zealand
Base pay
NZ$70K - NZ$70K/yr
NZ$70K/yrAverage base pay
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Materials Engineer
NZ$70K–NZ$70K/yr
Recent salaries shared by Materials Engineer
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Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Materials Engineer
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4-6 years
NZ$65K - NZ$75K/yr
Hamilton, Waikato
submitted on Jun 12, 2023
NZ$65K - NZ$75K/yr
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Materials Engineer
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1-3 years
NZ$65K - NZ$76K/yr
Wellington, Wellington
submitted on Oct 12, 2022
NZ$65K - NZ$76K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Materials Engineer salaries
The average salary for Materials Engineer is NZ$70,000 per year or NZ$34 per hour, with top earners making up to NZ$70,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from NZ$70,000 (25th percentile) to NZ$70,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Materials Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Materials Engineer is NZ$70,000 per year, NZ$5,833 per month or NZ$34 per hour.
The lowest salary for Materials Engineer is NZ$70,000 per year, NZ$5,833 per month or NZ$34 per hour.
Materials engineering salaries are around the national average salary. A bachelor's degree in a materials engineering-related degree is usually considered a minimum qualification, although many companies strongly prefer candidates with internship or work experience on top of this. Once hired, materials engineers typically work full-time and are paid a salary with full benefits. Those looking to increase their salaries may progress into project management roles, become a researcher, or work as a consultant for clients.