The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of testing laboratories 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 | $63,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $76,140 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $94,990 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,400 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $145,420 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of testing laboratories. 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 $145,420. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $94,990. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $63,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Testing Laboratories from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $94,990 | 0.47% | 1.29% |
| 2016 | $94,540 | -1.42% | - |
| 2015 | $95,880 | -0.86% | - |
| 2014 | $96,700 | 1.86% | - |
| 2013 | $94,900 | 1.20% | - |
| 2012 | $93,760 | - | - |
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.