Materials Engineers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $126,350 +16.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.75
10th percentile $86,760
90th percentile $178,820
Employed locally 670
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,760
    25th
    $102,250
    50th (median)
    $126,350
    75th
    $156,720
    90th
    $178,820

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 145% Median Materials Engineers salary is 45% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,190
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $96,610

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$105,070
    Civil Engineers$98,750
    Mechanical Engineers$104,410
    Electrical Engineers$104,380
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$130,780
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Dallas, TX is $60.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $88.31 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Dallas, TX is 16.7% above 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $86,760 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,250.