The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of cutlery and handtool 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 | $52,330 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,550 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,890 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,200 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $111,020 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of cutlery and handtool 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 $111,020. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $52,330.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $72,890 | -6.90% | 9.78% |
| 2015 | $77,920 | 2.57% | - |
| 2014 | $75,920 | 3.91% | - |
| 2013 | $72,950 | 9.86% | - |
| 2012 | $65,760 | - | - |
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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