National Employment Trends 17-2131.00 - Materials Engineers Bright Outlook Bright Outlook  

In the United States:

Employment (2024)
23,000 employees
Projected employment (2034)
24,300 employees
Projected growth (2024-2034)
6% Faster than average
Projected annual job openings (2024-2034)
1,500

United States source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024-2034 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period. "Projected annual job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.