The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of nonferrous metal (except 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 | $52,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,310 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of nonferrous metal (except 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 $126,310. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $52,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $84,160 | 0.75% | 2.97% |
| 2016 | $83,530 | -1.42% | - |
| 2015 | $84,720 | 3.09% | - |
| 2014 | $82,100 | -0.43% | - |
| 2013 | $82,450 | 0.96% | - |
| 2012 | $81,660 | - | - |
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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