The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing 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 | $52,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,180 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of engine, turbine, and power transmission equipment manufacturing. 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 $124,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $52,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,580 | 5.16% | 4.35% |
| 2016 | $75,470 | -11.63% | - |
| 2015 | $84,250 | 1.22% | - |
| 2014 | $83,220 | -2.87% | - |
| 2013 | $85,610 | 11.09% | - |
| 2012 | $76,120 | - | - |
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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