How much does a materials engineer make in Dallas?
$117,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $56.59 an hour or $9,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.59
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 28 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,660Median: $117,700Highest 10%: $183,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,660 | $36.86 | |
| 25th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| Median | $117,700 | $56.59 | |
| 75th | $161,900 | $77.86 | |
| 90th | $183,700 | $88.31 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Houston, TX | $123,300 |
| Austin, TX | $96,730 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,800 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $105,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $56.59 ($117,700 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $117,700 against $112,900 nationally, 4% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $117,700, so Dallas pays 0% more.
Where does Dallas rank for materials engineer pay?
28 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $183,700 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.