Materials Engineer salary in Reno, NV
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Reno, NV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Sparks.
Median salary$100,000
Middle 50%$92.4k–$121.5k
vs. national median−17%comparison median $120,765
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,424 |
| 25th | $92,400 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $121,500 |
| 90th | $130,944 |
Cost of living
Reno's median Materials Engineer salary of $100,000 is worth about $99,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Reno = 101.0).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | too few | 6 |
| American Battery Technology Company | too few | 2 |
| Panasonic Corporation of North America (PNA) | too few | 2 |
| Redwood Materials | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.