The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of agriculture, construction, and mining machinery 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 | $53,070 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,310 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $126,070 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of agriculture, construction, and mining machinery 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 $126,070. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $53,070.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $80,780 | 1.06% | 3.11% |
| 2015 | $79,920 | 4.05% | - |
| 2014 | $76,680 | -1.06% | - |
| 2013 | $77,490 | -1.01% | - |
| 2012 | $78,270 | - | - |
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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