Materials Engineers Salary in Texas
Materials Engineers in Texas earn a median of $117,700 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,700
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,440
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,690; the top 10% earn over $187,460. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
States ranked near Texas
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- Materials Scientists$72,700 median in Texas
- Chemical Engineers$132,750 median in Texas
- Aerospace Engineers$130,270 median in Texas
- Nanosystems Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Automotive Engineers$112,410 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$104,560 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Materials Engineers pay in Texas
How much do materials engineers make in Texas?
The median is $117,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,690 and the top 10% earn over $187,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 45 (+4% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.