The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of other 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 | $64,900 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $145,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $191,860 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of other 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 $191,860. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $64,900.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Other Specialty Trade Contractors from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,030 | -3.94% | -3.94% |
| 2016 | $82,140 | 24.88% | - |
| 2015 | $61,700 | -6.24% | - |
| 2014 | $65,550 | -25.31% | - |
| 2012 | $82,140 | - | - |
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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