Materials Engineers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $102,020 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $49.05
10th percentile $54,480
90th percentile $164,890
Employed locally 150
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,480
    25th
    $78,540
    50th (median)
    $102,020
    75th
    $159,210
    90th
    $164,890

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Materials Engineers salary is 39% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $124,860
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $117,980
    Florida $104,040
    Jacksonville, FL $103,400
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $89,990

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,190
    Industrial Engineers$107,400
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$63,780
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$92,840
    Mechanical Engineers$93,350
    Electrical Engineers$104,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Miami, FL is $49.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.51 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Miami, FL is 5.8% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,480 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,540.