📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Materials Engineers Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$101,774
per year
Median
$97,679
per year
Hourly
$48.93
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$67,436
25th Percentile — Junior$85,315
50th Percentile — Median$97,679
75th Percentile — Senior$125,542
90th Percentile — Top Earners$140,172
💡 Top-earning Materials Engineerss in Texas make up to $140,172 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$86.9k
2021
$89.7k
2022
$92.6k
2023
$95.6k
2024
$98.6k
2025
$101.8k
2026
📈 Materials Engineers salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Materials Engineers Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $98,721 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $91,597 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $100,756 -1.0% Medium
Austin $109,916 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $97,703 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $83,455 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $98,721 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $88,543 -13.0% Medium
Plano $103,809 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $81,419 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $83,455 -18.0% Medium
Garland $96,685 -5.0% Medium
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Materials Engineers Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Materials Engineerss. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $101,774 per year, Texas's Materials Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $67,436–$85,315, while experienced Materials Engineerss can command $125,542–$140,172.

Looking ahead, the Materials Engineers profession in Texas is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Materials Engineers salary in Texas is $101,774 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $107,130.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Materials Engineerss the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Materials Engineers employment.
  • At $101,774/year, Texas Materials Engineers salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $107,130/year.