The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of chemical and allied products 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 | $45,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,430 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,610 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,020 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $145,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of chemical and allied products 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 $145,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,610. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $45,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $90,610 | 18.81% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $73,570 | -4.65% | - |
| 2014 | $76,990 | 5.33% | - |
| 2013 | $72,890 | -24.31% | - |
| 2012 | $90,610 | - | - |
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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