The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $43,720 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,630 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,740 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $115,830 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $115,830. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,630. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $43,720.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,630 | 12.87% | -21.83% |
| 2016 | $60,670 | -18.38% | - |
| 2015 | $71,820 | -10.99% | - |
| 2014 | $79,710 | 0.04% | - |
| 2013 | $79,680 | -6.46% | - |
| 2012 | $84,830 | - | - |
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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