Materials Engineers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $106,460 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.18
10th percentile $79,180
90th percentile $134,430
Employed locally 30
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $79,180
    25th
    $86,380
    50th (median)
    $106,460
    75th
    $118,060
    90th
    $134,430

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Mechanical Engineers $106,650
    Industrial Engineers $83,020
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $121,060
    Engineers, All Other $122,700
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $92,620
    Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians $85,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Southern Indiana is $51.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.86 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Southern Indiana is 1.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $79,180 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,380.