The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of machine shops 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 | $52,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,660 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $83,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of machine shops. 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 $110,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $52,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,190 | 4.65% | 8.21% |
| 2016 | $68,830 | 3.98% | - |
| 2015 | $66,090 | 0.97% | - |
| 2014 | $65,450 | -0.20% | - |
| 2013 | $65,580 | -1.04% | - |
| 2012 | $66,260 | - | - |
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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