Materials Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Materials Engineers in Kentucky earn a median of $100,620 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $100,620
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 30 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,610; the top 10% earn over $132,800. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Chemical Engineers$117,170 median in Kentucky
- Aerospace Engineers$126,130 median in Kentucky
- Nanosystems Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$101,050 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$96,820 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$99,830 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Kentucky
How much do materials engineers make in Kentucky?
The median is $100,620 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,610 and the top 10% earn over $132,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 30 of 45 (−11% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.