Materials Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $96,610 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $46.45
10th percentile $65,150
90th percentile $166,470
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,150
    25th
    $69,770
    50th (median)
    $96,610
    75th
    $131,690
    90th
    $166,470

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 130% Median Materials Engineers salary is 30% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $147,080
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $126,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $103,190

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$84,880
    Industrial Engineers$102,370
    Mechanical Engineers$101,710
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66,820
    Engineers, All Other$115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$59,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $46.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.92 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 10.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $65,150 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,770.