The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of boiler, tank, and shipping container 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 | $48,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,740 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,180 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $117,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of boiler, tank, and shipping container 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 $117,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,180. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $48,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Boiler, Tank, and Shipping Container Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $76,180 | 2.68% | 1.71% |
| 2015 | $74,140 | 1.62% | - |
| 2014 | $72,940 | -2.84% | - |
| 2013 | $75,010 | 0.17% | - |
| 2012 | $74,880 | - | - |
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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