How much does a materials engineer make in Phoenix?
$125,000a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $60.09 an hour or $10,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.09
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 21 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,990Median: $125,000Highest 10%: $169,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,990 | $39.42 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| Median | $125,000 | $60.09 | |
| 75th | $142,200 | $68.36 | |
| 90th | $169,200 | $81.32 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Tucson, AZ | $95,930 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $167,000 |
| Bioengineer and Biomedical Engineer | $141,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $130,500 |
| Electronics Engineer | $129,500 |
| Mining and Geological Engineer | $114,300 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $114,000 |
| Industrial Engineer | $109,000 |
| Architect | $103,900 |
| Engineer | $102,300 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $60.09 ($125,000 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $125,000 against $112,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $106,800, so Phoenix pays 17% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for materials engineer pay?
21 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,200 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.