The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of basic 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 | $65,050 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $114,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $138,100 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of basic 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 $138,100. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $65,050.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Basic Chemical Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $90,300 | 2.65% | 2.70% |
| 2015 | $87,910 | -4.25% | - |
| 2014 | $91,650 | 0.49% | - |
| 2013 | $91,200 | 3.66% | - |
| 2012 | $87,860 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 30 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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