Materials Engineer Salary in Kentucky
Based on 340+ workers in Kentucky
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (KY)
$105,090
$50.524/hr
vs National Average
$104,882
+0.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$80K – $132K
340 employed in Kentucky
Salary Distribution — Materials Engineer in Kentucky
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,330 |
| 25th percentile | $86,320 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $105,090 |
| 75th percentile | $117,100 |
| 90th percentile | $132,130 |
Historical Salary Trend — Materials Engineer in Kentucky vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,700 |
| 2023 | $99,830 |
| 2024 | $105,090 |
| Year | Kentucky Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $98,700 | $94,212 |
| 2023 | $99,830 | $99,580 |
| 2024 | $105,090 | $104,882 |