The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineering technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,390 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,170 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $54,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $65,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $82,780 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. 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 engineering technicians is $82,780. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $54,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineering technicians is $34,390.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $54,400 | -1.47% | 7.61% |
| 2016 | $55,200 | -2.17% | - |
| 2015 | $56,400 | -3.65% | - |
| 2014 | $58,460 | 14.03% | - |
| 2012 | $50,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineering technicians in 80 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineering technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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