The salary statistics and trend of materials scientists in the industry of computer and electronic product manufacturing 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 | $66,970 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $89,510 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $119,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $154,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $186,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials scientists in the industry of computer and electronic product 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 scientists is $186,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $119,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials scientists is $66,970.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials scientists in the industry of Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $119,550 | -0.96% | 19.18% |
| 2016 | $120,700 | 10.56% | - |
| 2015 | $107,960 | 5.09% | - |
| 2014 | $102,470 | 6.36% | - |
| 2013 | $95,950 | -0.70% | - |
| 2012 | $96,620 | - | - |
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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