The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineering technician salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,430 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $52,880 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,970 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $87,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $97,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 engineering technicians is $97,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,970. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineering technicians is $40,430.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,970 | 2.94% | 14.65% |
| 2016 | $68,880 | -0.58% | - |
| 2015 | $69,280 | -4.76% | - |
| 2014 | $72,580 | 2.67% | - |
| 2013 | $70,640 | 14.26% | - |
| 2012 | $60,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineering technicians in five industries within the utilities sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineering technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
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