Materials Engineers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $97,790 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.01
10th percentile $67,010
90th percentile $136,810
Employed locally 130
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,010
    25th
    $84,130
    50th (median)
    $97,790
    75th
    $125,530
    90th
    $136,810

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 99% Median Materials Engineers salary is 1% below 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
    South Carolina $110,730
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $106,460
    Connecticut $104,390
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $94,130
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $93,510
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $92,570

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $95,940
    Civil Engineers $84,230
    Industrial Engineers $98,770
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $116,000
    Engineers, All Other $125,530
    Aerospace Engineers $130,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Ogden?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Ogden, UT is $47.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.33 or more per hour.

    Is Ogden above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Ogden, UT 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,010 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,130.