Materials Engineers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $76,650 -29.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $67,330
90th percentile $134,250
Employed locally 250
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,330
    25th
    $67,330
    50th (median)
    $76,650
    75th
    $109,130
    90th
    $134,250

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 81% Median Materials Engineers salary is 19% 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
    Ogden, UT $97,790
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $94,130
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $93,510

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $92,210
    Industrial Engineers $101,340
    Mechanical Engineers $100,580
    Electrical Engineers $103,380
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,810
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $64,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Salt Lake City, UT is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.22 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 29.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $67,330 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,330.