The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 | $65,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,900 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $93,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,940 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,810 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 $120,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $93,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $65,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $93,330 | 1.41% | 23.28% |
| 2015 | $92,010 | 3.45% | - |
| 2014 | $88,840 | 17.78% | - |
| 2013 | $73,040 | 1.97% | - |
| 2012 | $71,600 | - | - |
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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