The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior 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 | $59,860 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $158,260 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of foundation, structure, and building exterior 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 $158,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $87,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $59,860.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,500 | 18.93% | 11.13% |
| 2016 | $70,940 | 2.73% | - |
| 2015 | $69,000 | -5.80% | - |
| 2014 | $73,000 | -12.34% | - |
| 2013 | $82,010 | 5.18% | - |
| 2012 | $77,760 | - | - |
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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