The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) 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 | $58,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,640 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $106,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $124,900 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). 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 $124,900. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,640. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $58,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $84,640 | -1.87% | 6.66% |
| 2016 | $86,220 | 1.25% | - |
| 2015 | $85,140 | 5.13% | - |
| 2014 | $80,770 | 1.70% | - |
| 2013 | $79,400 | 0.50% | - |
| 2012 | $79,000 | - | - |
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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