The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of utility system 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 | $54,260 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $122,680 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $168,810 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of utility system 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 $168,810. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $54,260.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Utility System Construction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,150 | -2.21% | -2.34% |
| 2016 | $89,080 | 6.99% | - |
| 2015 | $82,850 | -8.69% | - |
| 2014 | $90,050 | 3.32% | - |
| 2013 | $87,060 | -2.45% | - |
| 2012 | $89,190 | - | - |
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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