The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of metalworking 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 | $47,140 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $70,130 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $88,440 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,550 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of metalworking 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 $107,550. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $70,130. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $47,140.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $70,130 | 3.09% | 4.65% |
| 2016 | $67,960 | -18.61% | - |
| 2015 | $80,610 | -0.74% | - |
| 2014 | $81,210 | 6.37% | - |
| 2013 | $76,040 | 12.06% | - |
| 2012 | $66,870 | - | - |
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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