How much does a materials engineer make in Kentucky?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Kentucky. That is $48.38 an hour or $8,385 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.38
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,610Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $132,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,610 | $40.68 | |
| 25th | $96,300 | $46.30 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.38 | |
| 75th | $119,300 | $57.35 | |
| 90th | $132,800 | $63.85 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $100,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 27. New Hampshire | $101,300 |
| 28. Indiana | $101,100 |
| 29. Georgia | $100,800 |
| 30. Kentucky | $100,600 |
| 31. Kansas | $100,000 |
| 32. Oklahoma | $99,950 |
| 33. Nevada | $99,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $48.38 ($100,600 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $100,600 against $112,900 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for materials engineer pay?
Kentucky ranks 30 of 45 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays materials engineers the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $127,700 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.