The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,130 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,630 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,280 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts and supplies merchant wholesalers. 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 $120,280. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,130.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Motor Vehicle and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,660 | 0.87% | 11.80% |
| 2016 | $78,970 | 0.58% | - |
| 2015 | $78,510 | -4.79% | - |
| 2014 | $82,270 | 14.91% | - |
| 2013 | $70,000 | -0.37% | - |
| 2012 | $70,260 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 22 industries within the wholesale trade 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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