The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of construction of buildings are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,910 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $115,070 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $152,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of construction of buildings. 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 $152,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,910. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $53,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Construction of Buildings from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,910 | 4.29% | 8.65% |
| 2016 | $79,350 | -9.53% | - |
| 2015 | $86,910 | 1.29% | - |
| 2014 | $85,790 | 8.89% | - |
| 2013 | $78,160 | 3.10% | - |
| 2012 | $75,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 15 industries within the construction 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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