Materials Engineers Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $108,120 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.98
10th percentile $63,060
90th percentile $160,550
Employed locally 90
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,060
    25th
    $76,700
    50th (median)
    $108,120
    75th
    $139,610
    90th
    $160,550

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 124% Median Materials Engineers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $151,260
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Boulder, CO $141,320
    Washington $140,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $140,810
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180

    Nearby metros — Materials Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,000
    Wyoming $114,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $112,290
    Minnesota $106,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $102,020
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $99,270

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$108,680
    Industrial Engineers$101,740
    Electrical Engineers$105,680
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70,340
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$109,160
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$82,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Ann Arbor, MI is $51.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.97 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 0.2% below the national median of $108,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Materials Engineers in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $63,060 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,700.