How much does a materials engineer make in Idaho Falls?
$106,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area. That is $51.23 an hour or $8,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.23
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,620Median: $106,600Highest 10%: $180,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,620 | $40.68 | |
| 25th | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| Median | $106,600 | $51.23 | |
| 75th | $134,000 | $64.40 | |
| 90th | $180,100 | $86.59 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Idaho Falls
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Electrical Engineer | $136,100 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $134,000 |
| Engineer | $128,700 |
| Industrial Engineer | $98,890 |
| Civil Engineer | $97,710 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $97,540 |
| Mechanical Drafter | $86,420 |
| Engineering Technologist and Technician | $63,560 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafter | $58,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Idaho Falls?
The median hourly pay in the Idaho Falls, ID metro area is $51.23 ($106,600 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Idaho Falls than the national average?
No: $106,600 against $112,900 nationally, 6% less.
How does Idaho Falls compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $105,800, so Idaho Falls pays 1% more.
Where does Idaho Falls rank for materials engineer pay?
42 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Idaho Falls?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,100 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.