The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists 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 scientist salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,020 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $59,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $103,580 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $139,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials scientists 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 scientists is $139,790. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $53,020.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials scientists in the industry of Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Production and Processing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $76,750 | -0.12% | -0.12% |
| 2016 | $76,840 | 16.40% | - |
| 2015 | $64,240 | -9.46% | - |
| 2014 | $70,320 | -0.85% | - |
| 2013 | $70,920 | -8.35% | - |
| 2012 | $76,840 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials scientists in 33 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of materials scientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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