The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems 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 | $50,540 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,790 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $85,600 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $118,630 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of water, sewage and other systems. 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 $118,630. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $85,600. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $50,540.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Water, Sewage and Other Systems from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $85,600 | -14.60% | 4.78% |
| 2015 | $98,100 | 12.41% | - |
| 2014 | $85,930 | 2.37% | - |
| 2013 | $83,890 | 2.84% | - |
| 2012 | $81,510 | - | - |
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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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