The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction 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 | $49,180 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,330 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,550 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,180 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $151,760 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of heavy and civil engineering construction. 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 $151,760. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,550. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $49,180.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,550 | -5.77% | 4.25% |
| 2016 | $88,370 | 3.97% | - |
| 2015 | $84,860 | 1.51% | - |
| 2014 | $83,580 | 2.27% | - |
| 2013 | $81,680 | 2.06% | - |
| 2012 | $80,000 | - | - |
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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