How much does a materials engineer make in Texas?
$117,700a year
Median yearly pay for materials engineers in Texas. That is $56.59 an hour or $9,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.59
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,690Median: $117,700Highest 10%: $187,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,690 | $32.54 | |
| 25th | $84,700 | $40.72 | |
| Median | $117,700 | $56.59 | |
| 75th | $160,300 | $77.05 | |
| 90th | $187,500 | $90.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Houston, TX | $123,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $117,700 |
| Austin, TX | $96,730 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for materials engineers.
| 12. Connecticut | $122,300 |
| 13. South Carolina | $121,600 |
| 14. Florida | $118,800 |
| 15. Texas | $117,700 |
| 16. Virginia | $116,700 |
| 17. Massachusetts | $114,100 |
| 18. Wyoming | $111,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a materials engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $56.59 ($117,700 a year).
Do materials engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $117,700 against $112,900 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Texas rank for materials engineer pay?
Texas ranks 15 of 45 states.
Which city in Texas pays materials engineers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $123,300 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.