The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 | $57,740 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $68,000 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,080 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,510 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of paint, coating, and adhesive 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 $119,510. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,080. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $57,740.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $80,080 | -4.27% | 1.91% |
| 2015 | $83,500 | 4.55% | - |
| 2014 | $79,700 | 2.27% | - |
| 2013 | $77,890 | -0.85% | - |
| 2012 | $78,550 | - | - |
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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