The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineering technicians 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 engineering technician salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,660 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,540 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,970 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $70,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineering technicians 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 engineering technicians is $70,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,540. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineering technicians is $32,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineering technicians 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 | $48,540 | 0.87% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | $48,120 | -2.33% | - |
| 2015 | $49,240 | 4.83% | - |
| 2014 | $46,860 | 2.77% | - |
| 2013 | $45,560 | 2.17% | - |
| 2012 | $44,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineering technicians in 80 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineering technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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