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 $88,090 and $159,840, with a median of $116,170.
Materials Engineers in Texas: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 98 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $111,174. 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 | 23 | $82,160 |
| Level II — qualified | 28 | $104,894 |
| Level III — experienced | 17 | $128,300 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 17 | $174,900 |
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 | 19 | $99,216 |
| Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | Process Engineer | 9 | $86,278 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | SMTS Product Development Eng. | 4 | $138,463 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Staff Material Flow Automation Engineer | 4 | $167,344 |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | Process Development Engineer 9977472 | 3 | $135,000 |
| Apple Inc. | Reliability Engineering | 3 | $128,300 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | Senior Research Engineer I | 3 | $85,280 |
| Apave America Inc. | NDE Engineer | 3 | $80,912 |
| Intel Corporation | Process Engineer | 3 | $113,818 |
| University of Houston | Research Assistant Professor | 2 | $55,651 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Research Assistant Professor at University of Houston$56,867HoustonDecided Dec 24, 2025I-200-25351-491845
- WELDING ENGINEER at EPIC PIPING, LLC$100,360San MarcosDecided Dec 19, 2025I-200-25346-479254
- Senior Engineer TR at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.$115,000AustinDecided Dec 16, 2025I-200-25343-470093
- Field Process Engineer at Lam Research Corporation$118,559McKinneyDecided Dec 1, 2025I-200-25325-430475
- Process Development Engineer 9977472 at Texas Instruments Incorporated$135,000DallasDecided Nov 21, 2025I-200-25318-409717
- Engineering Program Specialist at Apple Inc.$135,387AustinDecided Nov 19, 2025I-200-25316-401050
- Senior Engineer at Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC.$115,000AustinDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25309-378801
- Process Metallurgist at Nucor Corporation, Nucor Steel Texas$150,000JewettDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25308-370144
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.
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 43 certified offers. The most common variant is Engineer at a median of $97,157.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 20 | $97,157 |
| Process Engineer | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 14 | $104,853 |
| Materials Engineer | ICON Technology, Inc. | 6 | $153,702 |
| Research Scientist | The University of Texas at Arlington | 3 | $85,280 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Materials Engineers in Texas, by industry
Median offered wage across 94 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Manufacturing leads with a median of $115,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 66 | $115,000 |
| Professional services | Taurus Industrial Group, LLC. | 18 | $86,278 |
| Education | University of Houston | 4 | $68,434 |
| Technology and software | BOT AUTO TX INC | 2 | $147,500 |
| Energy and utilities | Exowatt, Inc. | 1 | $210,000 |
| Retail and wholesale | Hithium Tech USA Inc | 1 | $104,894 |
| Finance and insurance | Vitol, Inc. | 1 | $250,000 |
| 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 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 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$147,080
- Dallas$126,350
- Austin$103,190
- San Antonio$96,610
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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 $116,170.
- How does Texas compare to the national median for Materials Engineers?
- The Texas median is +5.6% versus the BLS national figure of $109,979.
- What is the salary range for Materials Engineers in Texas?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $61,830 and the 90th-percentile at $190,560, 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.