The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of computer systems design and related 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 | $61,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $73,920 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $93,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $118,160 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $144,160 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of computer systems design and related 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 $144,160. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $93,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $61,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Computer Systems Design and Related Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $93,280 | 0.68% | 10.89% |
| 2016 | $92,650 | -0.50% | - |
| 2015 | $93,110 | 6.70% | - |
| 2014 | $86,870 | 1.95% | - |
| 2013 | $85,180 | 2.42% | - |
| 2012 | $83,120 | - | - |
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.