Materials Engineers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,540 -9% vs national
Median hourly $47.37
10th percentile $78,650
90th percentile $125,280
Employed locally 80
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,650
    25th
    $85,580
    50th (median)
    $98,540
    75th
    $121,720
    90th
    $125,280

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,510
    Surveyors $64,310
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $43,540
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,800
    Industrial Engineers $109,650
    Calibration Technologists and Technicians $96,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Arizona is $47.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.97 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Arizona is 9% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,650 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,580.