How much does a materials engineer make in Houston?
$123,300a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $59.25 an hour or $10,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.25
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,900Median: $123,300Highest 10%: $245,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| 25th | $87,100 | $41.88 | |
| Median | $123,300 | $59.25 | |
| 75th | $172,200 | $82.81 | |
| 90th | $245,600 | $118.09 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Dallas, TX | $117,700 |
| Austin, TX | $96,730 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,800 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $169,900 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $144,100 |
| Chemical Engineer | $138,100 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $137,700 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $131,100 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $130,300 |
| Engineer | $130,300 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $127,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $59.25 ($123,300 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $123,300 against $112,900 nationally, 9% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $117,700, so Houston pays 5% more.
Where does Houston rank for materials engineer pay?
24 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $245,600 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.