Materials Engineers pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,120 or more. The middle half of materials engineers in Orlando earn between $118,830 and $138,430.
- $87K10th
- $119K25th
- $138KMedian
- $138K75th
- $141K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $129,760 | $10,813 | $62.38 |
| Median | $138,430 | $11,536 | $66.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $118,830 | $9,902 | $57.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $138,430 | $11,536 | $66.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Materials Engineers pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Materials engineers in Orlando earn 10% more than the Florida average ($118,040) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($120,250). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $112,860.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $129,760 | $138,430 | $86,620 | $141,120 | n/a |
| Florida | $118,040 | $118,780 | $73,370 | $166,490 | 690 |
| 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 Orlando
On the average salary of $129,760, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $99,957 a year, or $8,330 a month and $3,844 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Orlando a good place for materials engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $129,760 buys what about $127,946 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 3.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Engineers salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 1st of 5 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Orlando$129,760
- Palm Bay$123,420
- Jacksonville$114,460
- Tampa$109,050
- Miami$107,670
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 Orlando: questions
How much do materials engineers make an hour in Orlando?
$62.38 an hour on average, and $66.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials engineers salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $86,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $118,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials engineers take-home pay in Orlando?
About $99,957 a year ($8,330 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $129,760. Florida has no state income tax.
Do materials engineers earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.2%.
- 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 no state income tax.
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