Materials Engineers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $89,990 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $43.26
10th percentile $61,650
90th percentile $124,610
Employed locally 110
National median $108,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,650
    25th
    $68,620
    50th (median)
    $89,990
    75th
    $114,260
    90th
    $124,610

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Materials Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Materials Engineers salary is 26% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $124,860
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $117,980
    Florida $104,040
    Jacksonville, FL $103,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $102,020

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$102,010
    Industrial Engineers$100,090
    Mechanical Engineers$93,610
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$62,140
    Electrical Engineers$104,440
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Materials Engineers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Tampa, FL is $43.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.90 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Materials Engineers salaries?

    The median Materials Engineers salary in Tampa, FL is 16.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Materials Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $61,650 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,620.