Materials Engineers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $106,850 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.37
10th percentile $83,720
90th percentile $149,400
Employed locally 60
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,720
    25th
    $92,750
    50th (median)
    $106,850
    75th
    $136,480
    90th
    $149,400

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Materials Engineers salary is 23% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $132,490
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,000
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $112,290
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $110,700
    Wichita, KS $97,200
    Wisconsin $96,650

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$96,910
    Industrial Engineers$98,360
    Mechanical Engineers$96,680
    Electrical Engineers$102,670
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$65,510
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$100,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Madison, WI is $51.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.84 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Madison, WI is 1.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $83,720 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,750.