The table below provides employment figures for Materials Engineers by Industry. The first table presents high-level categories of industries. To view figures for specific industries, click on the name of any category.
Employment of materials engineers is projected to show little or no change from 2014 to 2024. Materials engineers will be needed to design uses for new materials both in traditional industries, such as aerospace manufacturing, and in industries focused on new medical or scientific products. However, most materials engineers work in manufacturing industries, which are expected to experience employment declines.
