Materials Engineers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for materials engineers is $51.21 an hour ($106,510 a year). About 1,790 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($112,860). Ohio ranks 22nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.55 | $76,030 |
| 25% of workers | $40.66 | $84,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.21 | $106,510 |
| 75% of workers | $68.28 | $142,020 |
| 90% of workers | $81.39 | $169,300 |
Materials Engineers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $137,290 | 260 |
| Cincinnati | $127,740 | 380 |
| Toledo | $110,620 | 260 |
| Cleveland | $106,340 | 270 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $105,400 | 30 |
| Columbus | $104,370 | 220 |
| Akron | $102,630 | 110 |
| Canton-Massillon | $100,250 | 30 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $100,060 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,100 |
| Civil Engineers | $96,220 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,470 |
| Electrical Engineers | $100,620 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $138,440 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $118,830 |
| Chemical Engineers | $111,200 |
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