The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $56,290 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $76,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $91,630 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of transit and ground passenger transportation. 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 $103,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $76,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $56,290.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $76,960 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | $76,960 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in three industries within the transportation and warehousing sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2018. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | |
| Urban Transit Systems | |
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