Materials Engineers Salary in Saginaw, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Saginaw, MI

Median annual salary $57,110 -47.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $49,750
90th percentile $135,590
Employed locally 40
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,750
    25th
    $51,190
    50th (median)
    $57,110
    75th
    $100,050
    90th
    $135,590

    Saginaw economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,347 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 98% Median Materials Engineers salary is 2% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $116,000
    Wyoming $114,370
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $112,290
    Ann Arbor, MI $108,120
    Minnesota $106,430
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $102,020

    Related occupations in Saginaw, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers$99,290
    Industrial Engineers$98,400
    Civil Engineers$78,300
    Electrical Engineers$103,330
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$62,550
    Engineers, All Other$103,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Saginaw?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Saginaw, MI is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.19 or more per hour.

    Is Saginaw above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Saginaw, MI is 47.3% 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 Saginaw?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $49,750 per year in Saginaw, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,190.