The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing 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 | $48,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,210 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,120 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of alumina and aluminum production and processing. 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 $119,120. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $48,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,190 | 9.44% | 7.28% |
| 2016 | $75,340 | 9.16% | - |
| 2015 | $68,440 | -3.62% | - |
| 2014 | $70,920 | -6.63% | - |
| 2013 | $75,620 | -2.00% | - |
| 2012 | $77,130 | - | - |
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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