The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of fabricated metal product 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 | $50,600 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,970 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $93,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $114,580 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of fabricated metal product 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 $114,580. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $50,600.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,170 | 1.76% | 7.02% |
| 2016 | $73,850 | 2.02% | - |
| 2015 | $72,360 | 1.84% | - |
| 2014 | $71,030 | 1.21% | - |
| 2013 | $70,170 | 0.40% | - |
| 2012 | $69,890 | - | - |
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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