The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of machine shops 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 | $31,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $39,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $58,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $69,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of machine shops. 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 $69,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineering technicians is $31,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of Machine Shops from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,490 | 1.30% | 5.57% |
| 2016 | $47,860 | -6.14% | - |
| 2015 | $50,800 | -0.98% | - |
| 2014 | $51,300 | 4.60% | - |
| 2013 | $48,940 | 6.44% | - |
| 2012 | $45,790 | - | - |
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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