Materials Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $103,190 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.61
10th percentile $53,630
90th percentile $171,220
Employed locally 220
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,630
    25th
    $66,290
    50th (median)
    $103,190
    75th
    $141,840
    90th
    $171,220

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 106% Median Materials Engineers salary is 6% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,350
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $96,610

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$97,850
    Industrial Engineers$101,090
    Electrical Engineers$117,420
    Mechanical Engineers$110,410
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Austin, TX is $49.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.18 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 4.7% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $53,630 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,290.