Materials Engineers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for materials engineers is $57.11 an hour ($118,780 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). Florida ranks 14th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.27 | $73,370 |
| 25% of workers | $43.82 | $91,150 |
| Half of workers (median) | $57.11 | $118,780 |
| 75% of workers | $66.55 | $138,430 |
| 90% of workers | $80.04 | $166,490 |
Materials Engineers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $138,430 | 0 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $123,720 | 130 |
| Jacksonville | $104,360 | 60 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $100,850 | 110 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $96,740 | 130 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for materials engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $98,570 |
| Industrial Engineers | $101,610 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,980 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,780 |
| Engineers, All Other | $105,410 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $116,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,160 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,280 |
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