Materials Engineers (17-2131) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		690
Mean wage		$51.09
Entry wage		$39.79
10th percentile wage		$36.18
50th percentile wage		$50.62
90th percentile wage		$67.26

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Primary Metal Manufacturing	20	2.3%
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	10	1.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing	10	47.68
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services		41.55
Primary Metal Manufacturing	20	39.74

Materials Engineers (17-2131)

Evaluate materials and develop machinery and processes to manufacture materials for use in products that must meet specialized design and performance specifications. Develop new uses for known materials. Include those working with composite materials or specializing in one type of material, such as graphite, metal and metal alloys, ceramics and glass, plastics and polymers, and naturally occurring materials. Include metallurgists and metallurgical engineers, ceramic engineers, and welding engineers.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$50.62		$39.93		$10.69
2016	$49.44	+2.4%	$39.00	+2.4%	$10.44
2015	$48.49	+2%	$38.25	+2%	$10.24
2014	$47.58	+1.9%	$37.53	+1.9%	$10.05
2013	$46.67	+1.9%	$36.82	+1.9%	$9.86
2012	$45.76	+2%	$36.10	+2%	$9.66
2011	$45.05	+1.6%	$35.54	+1.6%	$9.51
2010	$44.26	+1.8%	$34.92	+1.8%	$9.35
2009	$43.79	+1.1%	$34.54	+1.1%	$9.25
2008	$42.49	+3.1%	$33.51	+3.1%	$8.97
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$50.62		$22.06		$28.56
2016	$49.44	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$28.08
2015	$48.49	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$27.58
2014	$47.58	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$27.12
2013	$46.67	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$26.62
2012	$45.76	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$26.06
2011	$45.05	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$25.66
2010	$44.26	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$25.19
2009	$43.79	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$24.98
2008	$42.49	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$24.16

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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