The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of motor vehicle body and trailer 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 | $45,350 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $55,580 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $68,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,450 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $106,710 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of motor vehicle body and trailer 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 $106,710. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $68,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $45,350.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $68,340 | 0.07% | 0.48% |
| 2016 | $68,290 | 6.49% | - |
| 2015 | $63,860 | -4.17% | - |
| 2014 | $66,520 | 1.41% | - |
| 2013 | $65,580 | -3.71% | - |
| 2012 | $68,010 | - | - |
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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