The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare materials engineer salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $51,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $147,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers. 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 $147,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $51,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $77,940 | 2.22% | -17.80% |
| 2015 | $76,210 | 1.39% | - |
| 2014 | $75,150 | -47.49% | - |
| 2013 | $110,840 | 17.17% | - |
| 2012 | $91,810 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials engineers in three industries within the wholesale trade sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of materials engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Household Appliances and Electrical and Electronic Goods Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers | |
| Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers | |
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