Materials Engineers Salary in Utah
Materials Engineers in Utah earn a median of $88,080 a year, −22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −22% ($112,860)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Utah
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180; the top 10% earn over $140,620. Nationally the range is $72,300 to $175,720.
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Materials Engineers pay in Utah
How much do materials engineers make in Utah?
The median is $88,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $69,180 and the top 10% earn over $140,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Utah a good state for materials engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 45 (−22% vs. the national median of $112,860). Living costs are not included.