Materials Engineers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $106,560 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $51.23
10th percentile $84,620
90th percentile $180,110
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,620
    25th
    $106,560
    50th (median)
    $106,560
    75th
    $133,960
    90th
    $180,110

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 138% Median Materials Engineers salary is 38% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $140,180
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,700
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $108,580
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $108,310
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,100
    Florida $104,040

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$92,460
    Mechanical Engineers$98,850
    Engineers, All Other$135,150
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$48,460
    Electrical Engineers$135,920
    Industrial Engineers$100,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Idaho Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Idaho Falls, ID is $51.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.59 or more per hour.

    Is Idaho Falls above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 1.6% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $84,620 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,560.