The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of chemical manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $59,090 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $112,820 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,650 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of chemical manufacturing. 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 $138,650. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $59,090.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,130 | 2.11% | 5.54% |
| 2016 | $87,250 | 1.98% | - |
| 2015 | $85,520 | -1.30% | - |
| 2014 | $86,630 | 0.45% | - |
| 2013 | $86,240 | 2.38% | - |
| 2012 | $84,190 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 105 industries within the manufacturing 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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