The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of support activities for 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 | $53,840 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,510 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,900 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,970 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of support activities for 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 $120,970. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,510. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $53,840.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,510 | -9.31% | -0.77% |
| 2016 | $84,730 | 1.13% | - |
| 2015 | $83,770 | -10.24% | - |
| 2014 | $92,350 | 9.84% | - |
| 2013 | $83,260 | 6.19% | - |
| 2012 | $78,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 21 industries within the transportation and warehousing 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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