Materials Engineers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $109,390 +1% vs national
Median hourly $52.59
10th percentile $82,690
90th percentile $169,020
Employed locally 240
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,690
    25th
    $98,420
    50th (median)
    $109,390
    75th
    $138,370
    90th
    $169,020

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 129% Median Materials Engineers salary is 29% 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
    Tucson, AZ $95,930

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$110,100
    Civil Engineers$95,400
    Mechanical Engineers$102,300
    Computer Hardware Engineers$163,220
    Electrical Engineers$109,820
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$136,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Phoenix, AZ is $52.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.32 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 1% above 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $82,690 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,420.