The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of motor vehicle body and trailer 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 | $45,190 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $54,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $63,840 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $99,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of motor vehicle body and trailer 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 $99,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $63,840. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $45,190.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $63,840 | 5.78% | -22.07% |
| 2015 | $60,150 | -14.80% | - |
| 2014 | $69,050 | -15.64% | - |
| 2013 | $79,850 | 2.40% | - |
| 2012 | $77,930 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials engineers in 22 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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