The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $68,410 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $107,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $139,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $197,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mechanical engineers is $197,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $107,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $68,410.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $107,310 | -12.94% | -6.59% |
| 2016 | $121,200 | -7.54% | - |
| 2015 | $130,340 | -5.46% | - |
| 2014 | $137,460 | -1.51% | - |
| 2013 | $139,530 | 18.02% | - |
| 2012 | $114,380 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
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