The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of support activities for air transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineering technician salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $47,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $90,150 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,500 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $103,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of support activities for air 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 engineering technicians is $103,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $90,150. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineering technicians is $47,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineering technicians in the industry of Support Activities for Air 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 | $90,150 | 49.34% | 49.34% |
| 2012 | $45,670 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineering technicians in four 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 engineering technicians in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Air Transportation | |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | |
| Rail Transportation | |
| Rail Transportation | |