Ingenieros de materiales
Salario, perspectivas laborales, riesgo de IA e información profesional
Salario Mediano
$108,310
~$52/hora · ~$9,026/mo
Empleos en EE.UU.
23K
Faster than average
Riesgo de automatización IA
7/10
High Risk
Riesgo de IA y Automatización
High Risk 7/10
Materials engineering is heavily reliant on digital simulation, data analysis, and computational modeling, areas where AI and machine learning are already accelerating material discovery and property prediction. While the role requires physical lab work and manufacturing oversight, a significant portion of the core value—designing alloys, analyzing failures, and writing technical reports—is increasingly susceptible to AI-driven productivity gains and automation.
Salario por Ciudad — Lo que realmente ganas
Poder adquisitivo real = salario ajustado por costo de vida. Mayor = más dinero en tu bolsillo.
| Ciudad | Salario Local | Costo de Vida | Poder Adquisitivo Real |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHMEJOR VALOR | $136,300 | Bajo prom. (92.4) | $147,548 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $147,080 | Promedio (99.7) | $147,472 |
| Decatur, AL | $130,550 | Bajo prom. (89.2) | $146,353 |
| Boulder, CO | $141,320 | Promedio (100.6) | $140,458 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $132,490 | Promedio (98.9) | $133,984 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $151,260 | Sobre prom. (113.1) | $133,789 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $130,280 | Promedio (98.2) | $132,699 |
| Knoxville, TN | $121,390 | Bajo prom. (92.2) | $131,611 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT Metropolitan Statistical Area | $140,180 | Sobre prom. (107.0) | $130,996 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $133,850 | Promedio (102.7) | $130,304 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $130,760 | Promedio (101.1) | $129,340 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $135,500 | Sobre prom. (106.7) | $126,975 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $107,560 | Bajo prom. (85.0) | $126,559 |
| Huntsville, AL | $118,270 | Bajo prom. (93.8) | $126,075 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $112,360 | Bajo prom. (89.2) | $126,016 |
Índice de costo de vida: 100 = promedio nacional EE.UU. Bajo 100 = más barato. Sobre 100 = más caro.
Educación y Requisitos
Educación requerida
Bachelor's degree
Crecimiento a 10 años
+6% (Faster than average)
Tarifa por hora
~$52/hora
Ingreso mensual
~$9,026/mo
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Datos: Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024)