The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $65,270 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $77,450 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $98,530 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $123,290 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $149,540 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $149,540. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $98,530. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $65,270.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $98,530 | 2.20% | 8.47% |
| 2016 | $96,360 | 0.80% | - |
| 2015 | $95,590 | 1.00% | - |
| 2014 | $94,630 | 2.01% | - |
| 2013 | $92,730 | 2.75% | - |
| 2012 | $90,180 | - | - |
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.