The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of other general purpose 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 | $50,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $74,120 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,170 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $110,180 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of other general purpose 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 $110,180. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $74,120. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $50,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $74,120 | 0.50% | 5.88% |
| 2015 | $73,750 | 0.94% | - |
| 2014 | $73,060 | 1.62% | - |
| 2013 | $71,880 | 2.95% | - |
| 2012 | $69,760 | - | - |
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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