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Job outlook for senior materials analysts in the United States
Senior materials analyst job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected senior materials analyst job growth rate is -6% from 2018-2028.
About -29,500 new jobs for senior materials analysts are projected over the next decade.
Senior materials analyst salaries have increased 9% for senior materials analysts in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,721 senior materials analysts currently employed in the United States.
There are 17,868 active senior materials analyst job openings in the US.
The average senior materials analyst salary is $71,913.
Are senior materials analyst jobs in demand?
Senior materials analyst job and salary trends over time
Senior materials analyst jobs over time
Senior materials analyst job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,721 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,516 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,530 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,381 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,447 | 0.00% |
Average senior materials analyst salary over time
Senior materials analyst salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $71,913 | $34.57 | +4.0% |
| 2024 | $69,175 | $33.26 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $67,554 | $32.48 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $66,820 | $32.12 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | $65,682 | $31.58 | +1.7% |
Senior materials analyst jobs by state
Most common states for senior materials analysts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 101 | 15% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 490 | 6% |
| 3 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 308 | 5% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 304 | 4% |
| 5 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 198 | 4% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 51 | 4% |
| 7 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,031 | 3% |
| 8 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 364 | 3% |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 303 | 3% |
| 10 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 298 | 3% |
| 11 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 288 | 3% |
| 12 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 224 | 3% |
| 13 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 151 | 3% |
| 14 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 151 | 3% |
| 15 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 125 | 3% |
| 16 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 95 | 3% |
| 17 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 44 | 3% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 29 | 3% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 23 | 3% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 16 | 3% |
Most common cities for senior materials analysts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson | 1 | 3% | $70,374 |
| 2 | Marlborough | 1 | 3% | $78,363 |
| 3 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $74,698 |
| 4 | Tempe | 1 | 1% | $64,928 |
| 5 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $69,302 |
| 6 | Tampa | 1 | 0% | $66,267 |
Senior Materials Analyst job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of senior materials analyst experts
Michigan State University
Pennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
What's a good job out of college for Senior Materials Analysts?
Kelly Lynch: A good job is any position or opportunity that makes you - a recent graduate - happy. Some students are motivated by some factors and other students motivated by others. For example, it could be compensation, it could be geographic location, it could be upward mobility, it could be rotational programs, it could be finding an employer that aligns with your personal beliefs and values - or you may not want to go to a company - perhaps you want to start your own company, or go to law school, or ....?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.
LecturerPennsylvania State University - Behrend, Erie PA
Project & Supply Chain Management
What technical skills for a Senior Materials Analyst stand out to employers?
Jason Hewitt Ph.D.: Zoom for every industry. Industry-specific software is of course important as well. Communication skills, both internally as well as customer facing, are essential in these times of uncertainty.