The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of basic 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 | $35,690 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,920 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $139,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $157,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of basic 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 $83,920. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $35,690.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $83,920 | 40.85% | -21.78% |
| 2015 | $49,640 | -77.66% | - |
| 2014 | $88,190 | -11.40% | - |
| 2013 | $98,240 | -4.03% | - |
| 2012 | $102,200 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials engineers in 22 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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