Materials Associate

Materials Associate Salary

$27K

$43.5K

$62.5K

$44,690

/year

$21.49

/hour

Materials Associate Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$44,690

Columbus

Ohio

$43,166

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    How much does a Materials Associate make?

    As of Aug 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Materials Associate in the United States is $44,690 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.49 an hour. This is the equivalent of $859/week or $3,724/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $62,500 and as low as $27,000, the majority of Materials Associate salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $51,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $58,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Materials Associate varies greatly (by as much as 14000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    A Materials Associate in your area makes on average $43,166 per year, or $1,524 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $44,690. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Materials Associate salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Materials Associate jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

    Find your next high paying job as a Materials Associate on ZipRecruiter today.

    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Materials Associate Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Materials Associate job is above the national average. Topping the list is Surry, VA, , with Nome, AK, and Redwood City, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Redwood City, CA, beats the national average by $10,027 (22.4%), and Surry, VA, furthers that trend with another $19,585 (43.8%) above the $44,690 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Materials Associate appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    However, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies modestly at 19% between Surry, VA, and Honolulu County, HI, , suggesting it may be difficult to see much positive wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may help determine the balance between location and salary for a Materials Associate role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Surry, VA

    $64,275

    $30.90

    Nome, AK

    $55,438

    $26.65

    Redwood City, CA

    $54,717

    $26.31

    Saint Helena, CA

    $54,675

    $26.29

    Berkeley, CA

    $54,482

    $26.19

    Sitka, AK

    $53,837

    $25.88

    South San Francisco, CA

    $53,703

    $25.82

    Holdrege, NE

    $53,533

    $25.74

    San Bruno, CA

    $53,391

    $25.67

    Honolulu County, HI

    $52,867

    $25.42

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Materials Associate Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Materials Associate category.

    For example Wastewater Treatment Plant jobs pay as much as $39,781 (89.0%) more than the average Materials Associate salary of $44,690. If you're qualified, finding work as a Wastewater Treatment Plant may help you make more money than that of the average Materials Associate position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Wastewater Treatment Plant

    $84,471

    $40.61

    Material Control

    $71,470

    $34.36

    Investment Committee Member For University Endowment

    $56,785

    $27.30

    F1

    $48,132

    $23.14

    Warehouse Pick Packer

    $33,569

    $16.14

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Materials Associate salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $44,690 per year or $21.49 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.