The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of specialized design 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 | $55,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $129,230 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of specialized design 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 $129,230. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Specialized Design Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,330 | -1.42% | 8.82% |
| 2016 | $84,510 | -1.89% | - |
| 2015 | $86,110 | -1.24% | - |
| 2014 | $87,180 | 1.62% | - |
| 2013 | $85,770 | 11.41% | - |
| 2012 | $75,980 | - | - |
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.