The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of electrical equipment, appliance, and component 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 | $54,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,870 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $82,160 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $100,840 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $123,940 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of electrical equipment, appliance, and component 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 $123,940. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $82,160. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $54,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $82,160 | 2.07% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | $80,460 | 1.04% | - |
| 2015 | $79,620 | 3.98% | - |
| 2014 | $76,450 | -0.43% | - |
| 2013 | $76,780 | 1.93% | - |
| 2012 | $75,300 | - | - |
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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