The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare materials engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $133,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of chemical manufacturing. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) materials engineers is $157,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $54,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $95,250 | 15.55% | 13.22% |
| 2016 | $80,440 | 6.95% | - |
| 2015 | $74,850 | -5.22% | - |
| 2014 | $78,760 | -9.05% | - |
| 2013 | $85,890 | 3.76% | - |
| 2012 | $82,660 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials engineers in 73 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of materials engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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