The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 | $48,220 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $58,610 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $72,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $89,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $108,220 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt 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 $108,220. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $72,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $48,220.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $72,750 | 1.17% | 7.77% |
| 2016 | $71,900 | 0.56% | - |
| 2015 | $71,500 | 2.38% | - |
| 2014 | $69,800 | 3.28% | - |
| 2013 | $67,510 | 0.61% | - |
| 2012 | $67,100 | - | - |
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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