Document and Entity Information (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Sep. 03, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	MATRIX SERVICE CO
Entity Central Index Key	0000866273
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2014
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--06-30
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Public Float			$ 635
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		26,376,223