How much does a materials engineer make in Boulder?
$151,900a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $73.05 an hour or $12,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $73.05
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $99,880Median: $151,900Highest 10%: $200,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 25th | $110,500 | $53.12 | |
| Median | $151,900 | $73.05 | |
| 75th | $166,200 | $79.92 | |
| 90th | $200,300 | $96.30 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Denver, CO | $125,800 |
Related jobs in Boulder
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $167,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $161,700 |
| Engineer | $137,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $132,200 |
| Electrical Engineer | $130,200 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $129,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $125,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Industrial Engineer | $117,200 |
| Architect | $104,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $73.05 ($151,900 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $151,900 against $112,900 nationally, 35% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $124,000, so Boulder pays 23% more.
Where does Boulder rank for materials engineer pay?
3 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $99,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,300 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.