How much does a materials engineer make in St. Louis?
$114,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $55.13 an hour or $9,556 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.13
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 90
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,870Median: $114,700Highest 10%: $156,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,870 | $31.67 | |
| 25th | $83,430 | $40.11 | |
| Median | $114,700 | $55.13 | |
| 75th | $130,900 | $62.93 | |
| 90th | $156,100 | $75.04 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for materials engineers.
| Kansas City, MO | $101,200 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chemical Engineer | $133,500 |
| Agricultural Engineer | $124,300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,000 |
| Electronics Engineer | $120,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $112,500 |
| Engineer | $103,900 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,200 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $100,300 |
| Architect | $98,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $96,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $55.13 ($114,700 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $114,700 against $112,900 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $98,860, so St. Louis pays 16% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for materials engineer pay?
32 of 90 metro areas with data.
How much does a materials engineer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $156,100 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.