Materials Engineers in Texas. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where Texas materials engineers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $84,700 and $160,260, with a median of $117,700.
Materials Engineers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 113 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $113,818. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 24 | $80,912 |
| Level II — qualified | 38 | $105,900 |
| Level III — experienced | 24 | $126,195 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 20 | $170,249 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Materials Engineers in Texas. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | Engineer II | 23 | $112,263 |
| Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | Process Engineer | 9 | $86,278 |
| Apple Inc. | Engineering Program Specialist | 6 | $130,200 |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | Equipment Engineer | 5 | $129,150 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | MTS Packaging Engineer | 4 | $138,463 |
| Intel Corporation | Process Engineer | 4 | $114,148 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Senior Materials Engineer | 4 | $167,344 |
| Apave America Inc. | NDE Engineer | 3 | $80,912 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | Assistant Research Scientist | 3 | $85,280 |
| Hithium Tech USA Inc | Test Process Development Engineer | 2 | $95,649 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Process Engineer at Intel Corporation$124,090AustinWage Level IIIDecided —I-200-26084-727575
- Process Development Engineer 10292141 at Texas Instruments Incorporated$115,300DallasWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-710518
- Manager - Metallurgist at JSW Steel USA, Inc.$130,304BaytownWage Level IIDecided Mar 24, 2026I-200-26076-708683
- Advanced Packaging Staff Engineer at Marvell Semiconductor, Inc.$130,000AustinWage Level IIIDecided Mar 23, 2026I-200-26075-706595
- Engineering Program Specialist at Apple Inc.$106,800AustinWage Level IIDecided Mar 17, 2026I-200-26069-691316
- Engineer V, Magnet Technology at MP Magnetics LLC$130,000Fort WorthWage Level IIDecided Mar 12, 2026I-200-26065-684065
- Mill Product & Metallurgy Engineer at Tenaris Bay City, Inc.$126,194BaytownWage Level IIDecided Mar 10, 2026I-201-26062-676798
- Materials Engineering at Apple Inc.$132,100AustinWage Level IIDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-672239
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Materials Engineers pay by experience level in Texas
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Materials Engineers specialties in Texas
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 55 certified offers. The most common variant is Engineer at a median of $105,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 25 | $105,000 |
| Process Engineer | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 15 | $104,853 |
| Materials Engineer | ICON Technology, Inc. | 6 | $153,702 |
| Senior Engineer TR | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 3 | $135,387 |
| Process Development Engineer 10292119 | Texas Instruments Incorporated | 3 | $128,133 |
| Research Scientist | Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | 3 | $85,280 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Materials Engineers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 110 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $116,031.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 80 | $116,031 |
| Professional services | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 18 | $86,278 |
| Education | The University of Texas at Arlington | 5 | $65,000 |
| Energy and utilities | Exowatt, Inc. | 2 | $170,000 |
| Technology and software | BOT AUTO TX INC | 2 | $147,500 |
| Finance and insurance | Vitol, Inc. | 1 | $250,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Hithium Tech USA Inc | 1 | $104,894 |
| Transportation and logistics | GULF SOUTH PIPELINE COMPANY | 1 | $150,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Texas over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.3 / 5
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge
- 4.3 / 5
Chemistry
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Physics
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Production and Processing
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Mathematics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Active Listening
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Reading Comprehension
Basic skill
- 4.0 / 5
Science
Basic skill
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Analyze product failure data and laboratory test results to determine causes of problems and develop solutions.
- 02
Design and direct the testing or control of processing procedures.
- 03
Monitor material performance, and evaluate its deterioration.
- 04
Conduct or supervise tests on raw materials or finished products to ensure their quality.
- 05
Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.
- 06
Modify properties of metal alloys, using thermal and mechanical treatments.
- 07
Guide technical staff in developing materials for specific uses in projected products or devices.
- 08
Determine appropriate methods for fabricating and joining materials.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+5.7%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for materials engineers in major Texas metropolitan areas.
- Houston$123,250
- Dallas$117,700
- Austin$96,730
- San Antonio$82,800
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Materials Engineers in Texas?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Materials Engineers in Texas is $117,700.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Materials Engineers?
- The Texas median is +2.8% versus the BLS national figure of $114,537.
- What is the salary range for Materials Engineers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $67,690 and the 90th-percentile at $187,460, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Materials Engineers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 5.7% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Materials Engineers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.