The salary statistics and trend of engineers in the industry of primary metal manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,660 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,720 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,320 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,730 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $116,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for engineers in the industry of primary metal 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) engineers is $116,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,320. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent engineers is $52,660.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of engineers in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,320 | 2.72% | 4.11% |
| 2016 | $76,190 | 1.59% | - |
| 2015 | $74,980 | 1.85% | - |
| 2014 | $73,590 | -1.35% | - |
| 2013 | $74,580 | -0.70% | - |
| 2012 | $75,100 | - | - |
The average salaries of engineers in 116 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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