The salary statistics and trend of materials engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 | $66,080 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,040 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $98,690 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $121,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $142,920 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for materials engineers in the industry of management, scientific, and technical consulting 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 $142,920. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $98,690. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent materials engineers is $66,080.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of materials engineers in the industry of Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $98,690 | -0.27% | 29.50% |
| 2016 | $98,960 | 11.18% | - |
| 2015 | $87,900 | 4.22% | - |
| 2014 | $84,190 | 9.69% | - |
| 2013 | $76,030 | 8.48% | - |
| 2012 | $69,580 | - | - |
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 | |