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Mechanical Engineer Salary in the Industry of Other Building Equipment Contractors

The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of other building equipment contractors are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the construction sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$54,150
25th Percentile Wage
$69,750
50th Percentile Wage
$88,500
75th Percentile Wage
$112,130
90th Percentile Wage
$129,980

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of other building equipment 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 $129,980. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $54,150.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Other Building Equipment Contractors from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$88,500
3.97% 17.37%
2016
$84,990
11.30% -
2015
$75,390
7.53% -
2014
$69,710
4.03% -
2013
$66,900
-9.31% -
2012
$73,130
- -

Table 3. Compare Mechanical Engineer Salary in Different Industries within the Construction Sector

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.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
$97,680
Other Building Equipment Contractors
$88,500
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
$87,500
Utility System Construction
$87,150
Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$83,550
Nonresidential Building Construction
$83,540
Land Subdivision
$83,110
Construction of Buildings
$82,910
Specialty Trade Contractors
$79,080
Other Specialty Trade Contractors
$79,030
Building Equipment Contractors
$79,020
Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
$78,460
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
$77,990
Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
$74,490
Residential Building Construction
$65,740

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