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Materials Engineers Hourly Wage in Connecticut (2025)

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Connecticut is $58.8/hour, based on 2025 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2025 • Connecticut hourly wage data • Updated 2026-05-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$42.47
/hour
Median (P50)
$58.8
/hour
Senior (P90)
$74.73
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$122,300
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Connecticut vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$42.47
National: $35.8
+18.6%
Median (P50)
$58.8
National: $52.34
+12.3%
Senior (P90)
$74.73
National: $76.0
-1.7%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $42.47 $1699 $7361 $88,330
Q1 (P25) $50.2 $2008 $8702 $104,420
Median (P50) $58.8 $2352 $10192 $122,300
Q3 (P75) $65.93 $2637 $11428 $137,130
Senior (P90) $74.73 $2989 $12953 $155,440

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Materials Engineers

#1
$79.62
$79.62/hr
+52.1%
#2
$67.62
$67.62/hr
+29.2%
#3
$67.23
$67.23/hr
+28.4%
#4
$63.13
$63.13/hr
+20.6%
#5
$61.86
$61.86/hr
+18.2%
#6
$61.76
$61.76/hr
+18.0%
#7
$60.88
$60.88/hr
+16.3%
#8
$60.53
$60.53/hr
+15.6%
#9
$59.63
$59.63/hr
+13.9%
#10
$59.31
$59.31/hr
+13.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Connecticut?

The median hourly wage for Materials Engineers in Connecticut is $58.8/hour (2025 BLS data). This equals approximately $122,300.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Connecticut Materials Engineers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Materials Engineers in Connecticut is $58.8/hr compared to the national average of $52.34/hr — higher by $6.46/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Materials Engineers in Connecticut?

Entry-level Materials Engineers professionals in Connecticut earn approximately $42.47/hour (10th percentile), which equals $88,330.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $74.73/hour.

How much does a senior Materials Engineers make per hour in Connecticut?

Senior-level Materials Engineers professionals in Connecticut (90th percentile) earn approximately $74.73/hour, or $155,440.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2025. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Materials Engineers (SOC 172131) in Connecticut.

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