Materials Engineers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for materials engineers is $56.59 an hour ($117,700 a year). About 1,440 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($112,860). Texas ranks 15th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for materials engineers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.54 | $67,690 |
| 25% of workers | $40.72 | $84,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56.59 | $117,700 |
| 75% of workers | $77.05 | $160,260 |
| 90% of workers | $90.12 | $187,460 |
Materials Engineers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $123,250 | 560 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $117,700 | 440 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $96,730 | 90 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $82,800 | 90 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $96,860 |
| Industrial Engineers | $104,560 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $112,410 |
| Electrical Engineers | $129,450 |
| Engineers, All Other | $115,810 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $132,220 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $164,860 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $163,860 |
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