The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $57,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,320 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $117,540 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $148,240 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. 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 $148,240. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $57,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $91,030 | 1.48% | 6.43% |
| 2016 | $89,680 | 0.64% | - |
| 2015 | $89,110 | 0.56% | - |
| 2014 | $88,610 | 1.52% | - |
| 2013 | $87,260 | 2.38% | - |
| 2012 | $85,180 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in eleven industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.