The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of specialty trade contractors 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 | $52,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,830 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of specialty trade contractors. 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 $127,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $52,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,080 | 4.12% | -5.51% |
| 2016 | $75,820 | 1.78% | - |
| 2015 | $74,470 | -4.93% | - |
| 2014 | $78,140 | -2.65% | - |
| 2013 | $80,210 | -4.03% | - |
| 2012 | $83,440 | - | - |
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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