The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods 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 | $55,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,390 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $75,730 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of merchant wholesalers, nondurable goods. 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 $129,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $75,730. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $75,730 | -2.36% | -33.69% |
| 2016 | $77,520 | -3.41% | - |
| 2015 | $80,160 | -10.02% | - |
| 2014 | $88,190 | -3.88% | - |
| 2013 | $91,610 | -10.51% | - |
| 2012 | $101,240 | - | - |
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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