How much does a Materials Engineers make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

Materials Engineers Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,300 -10.2% vs national

Median hourly $46.78

10th percentile $61,540

90th percentile $142,370

Employed locally 30

National median $108,310

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Materials Engineers

Eastern Ohio

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$61,540

25th

$78,680

50th (median)

$97,300

75th

$123,940

90th

$142,370

Top-paying metros for Materials Engineers

Metro area	Median 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 Eastern Ohio

Occupation	Median salary
Industrial Engineers	$90,990
Civil Engineers	$100,340
Mechanical Engineers	$83,110
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$61,810
Architectural and Civil Drafters	$56,490
Surveyors	$49,130

Frequently asked questions

How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Eastern Ohio?

The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Eastern Ohio is $46.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.45 or more per hour.

Is Eastern Ohio above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

The median Materials Engineers salary in Eastern Ohio is 10.2% 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 Eastern Ohio?

Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,540 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,680.