SOC 17-2131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Materials Engineers — West Northwestern Ohio
West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
At $83,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Materials Engineers, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $112,860.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $83,400, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Materials Engineers, 26.1% beneath the national figure of $112,860. Pay ranges from under $67,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $116,670 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,300 to $102,580.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Dayton records the highest median at $137,290. Of the 409 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,410 | −40.3% |
| 25th | $81,300 | −28.0% |
| Median (50th) | $83,400 | −26.1% |
| 75th | $102,580 | −9.1% |
| 90th | $116,670 | +3.4% |
| Mean | $91,250 | −19.1% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $137,290 | 260 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati | $127,740 | 380 | |
| 3 | Toledo | $110,620 | 260 | |
| 4 | Cleveland | $106,340 | 270 | |
| 5 | Youngstown | $105,400 | 30 | |
| 6 | Columbus | $104,370 | 220 | |
| 7 | Akron | $102,630 | 110 | |
| 8 | Canton | $100,250 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Northwestern Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $83,400 goes as far as $89,871 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$89,871US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,400 a year, 26.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,410 to $116,670 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $137,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Materials Engineers in West Northwestern Ohio, OH?
The median annual wage is $83,400, or $40.09 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $112,860, so pay in West Northwestern Ohio, OH is 26.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH earns more than $116,670 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,410 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $137,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in West Northwestern Ohio, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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