Materials Engineers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $184,250 or more. The middle half of materials engineers in Minneapolis earn between $103,670 and $148,180.
- $85K10th
- $104K25th
- $110KMedian
- $148K75th
- $184K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $126,200 | $10,517 | $60.67 |
| Median | $110,350 | $9,196 | $53.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,670 | $8,639 | $49.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $148,180 | $12,348 | $71.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Materials Engineers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Materials engineers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($122,710) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($120,250). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $112,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $126,200 | $110,350 | $85,030 | $184,250 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $122,710 | $106,220 | $84,760 | $175,320 | 150 |
| United States | $120,250 | $112,860 | $72,300 | $175,720 | 22,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Materials Engineers salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $126,200, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $90,450 a year, or $7,538 a month and $3,479 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $91,541 | $7,628 |
| Working in MN | $90,450 | $7,538 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for materials engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $126,200 buys what about $120,395 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Engineers salary in nearby metro areas
- Madison, WI$119,240
- Omaha, NE$100,960
- Milwaukee, WI$97,380
- Lincoln, NE$96,100
- Chicago, IL$108,990
- Grand Rapids, MI$93,020
Highest-paying cities for materials engineers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($156,740).
- San Jose, CA$156,740
- Seattle, WA$153,780
- Washington, DC$145,070
- Boulder, CO$143,470
- Houston, TX$138,820
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Materials Engineers salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do materials engineers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$60.67 an hour on average, and $53.05 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials engineers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials engineers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $90,450 a year ($7,538 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $126,200. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do materials engineers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($120,250).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2131; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.45, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.45).
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