The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of specialized design 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 | $66,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,960 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $100,110 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of specialized design 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 $120,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $66,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,130 | -6.72% | -34.76% |
| 2016 | $88,720 | -14.68% | - |
| 2015 | $101,740 | 2.55% | - |
| 2014 | $99,150 | -2.80% | - |
| 2013 | $101,930 | -9.91% | - |
| 2012 | $112,030 | - | - |
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.