The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare materials engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,840 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $108,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $134,300 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of architectural, engineering, and related services. 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 $134,300. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $53,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $86,930 | 0.86% | 7.88% |
| 2016 | $86,180 | 2.89% | - |
| 2015 | $83,690 | 1.41% | - |
| 2014 | $82,510 | 3.91% | - |
| 2013 | $79,280 | -1.01% | - |
| 2012 | $80,080 | - | - |
The average salaries of materials engineers in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services 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 |
|---|---|
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Specialized Design Services | |
| Testing Laboratories | |