Materials Engineers Salary in Southeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $65,530 -39.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.51
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $110,140
Employed locally 80
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $65,530
    50th (median)
    $65,530
    75th
    $86,130
    90th
    $110,140

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $96,420
    Mechanical Engineers $99,320
    Civil Engineers $99,830
    Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $57,630
    Mechanical Drafters $65,160
    Electrical Engineers $101,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Southeast Iowa is $31.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Southeast Iowa is 39.5% 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,530.