Materials Engineers Salary in Northern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $97,780 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.01
10th percentile $54,110
90th percentile $125,230
Employed locally 30
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,110
    25th
    $75,400
    50th (median)
    $97,780
    75th
    $103,090
    90th
    $125,230

    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 Northern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $87,510
    Mechanical Engineers $83,460
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $59,840
    Mechanical Drafters $58,440
    Electrical Engineers $85,840
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $53,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Northern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Northern Indiana is $47.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.10 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Indiana above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Northern Indiana is 9.7% 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 Northern Indiana?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $54,110 per year in Northern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,400.