Materials Engineers Salary in Kentucky
Ranked #29 of 45 · KY
11% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $106,970 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $100,620
Employment 280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $84,610P25 $96,300 Median $100,620P75 $119,280P90 $132,800
About 80% of materials engineerss in Kentucky earn between $84,610 and $132,800. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean materials engineers salary in Kentucky is $106,970, about 11% below the U.S. average ($120,250). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $100,420 | $101,650 | 40 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $99,530 | $99,130 | 40 |