Materials Engineers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $100,540 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.34
10th percentile $84,790
90th percentile $145,720
Employed locally 50
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,790
    25th
    $100,330
    50th (median)
    $100,540
    75th
    $138,180
    90th
    $145,720

    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 East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$78,590
    Engineers, All Other$65,450
    Mechanical Engineers$70,130
    Surveying and Mapping Technicians$44,160
    Civil Engineers$80,400
    Electrical Engineers$91,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in East Arkansas?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in East Arkansas is $48.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.66 or more per hour.

    Is East Arkansas above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in East Arkansas is 7.2% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,790 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,330.