How much does a materials engineer make in Florida?
$118,800a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Florida. That is $57.11 an hour or $9,898 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.11
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,370Median: $118,800Highest 10%: $166,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,370 | $35.27 | |
| 25th | $91,150 | $43.82 | |
| Median | $118,800 | $57.11 | |
| 75th | $138,400 | $66.55 | |
| 90th | $166,500 | $80.04 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Orlando, FL | $138,400 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $123,700 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $104,400 |
| Tampa, FL | $100,900 |
| Miami, FL | $96,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 11. Oregon | $122,900 |
| 12. Connecticut | $122,300 |
| 13. South Carolina | $121,600 |
| 14. Florida | $118,800 |
| 15. Texas | $117,700 |
| 16. Virginia | $116,700 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $114,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $57.11 ($118,800 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $118,800 against $112,900 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Florida rank for materials engineer pay?
Florida ranks 14 of 45 states.
Which city in Florida pays materials engineers the most?
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL, with a median of $138,400 a year.
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.