The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of utilities are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $66,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $79,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $97,100 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $137,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of utilities. 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 $137,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $97,100. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $66,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Utilities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $97,100 | 0.10% | 11.72% |
| 2016 | $97,000 | 5.34% | - |
| 2015 | $91,820 | 2.28% | - |
| 2014 | $89,730 | 3.68% | - |
| 2013 | $86,430 | 0.82% | - |
| 2012 | $85,720 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in six industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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