The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of hardware 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 | $52,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,740 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of hardware 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 $121,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,740. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $52,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Hardware Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $76,740 | 3.15% | 3.17% |
| 2015 | $74,320 | 0.97% | - |
| 2014 | $73,600 | -0.60% | - |
| 2013 | $74,040 | -0.36% | - |
| 2012 | $74,310 | - | - |
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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