How much does a materials engineer make in Minneapolis?
$110,400a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $53.05 an hour or $9,196 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.05
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,030Median: $110,400Highest 10%: $184,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,030 | $40.88 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.84 | |
| Median | $110,400 | $53.05 | |
| 75th | $148,200 | $71.24 | |
| 90th | $184,300 | $88.58 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Aerospace Engineer | $160,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $134,300 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $127,900 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $124,300 |
| Chemical Engineer | $122,700 |
| Engineer | $120,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $117,200 |
| Electronics Engineer | $116,600 |
| Environmental Engineer | $115,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $104,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $53.05 ($110,400 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $110,400 against $112,900 nationally, 2% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $106,200, so Minneapolis pays 4% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for materials engineer pay?
38 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $184,300 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.