The salary statistics and trend of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technician and mechanics salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $50,470 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $57,480 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $63,460 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $73,750 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics in the industry of research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics is $73,750. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $57,480. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics is $42,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics in the industry of Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $57,480 | 3.18% | 3.18% |
| 2016 | $55,650 | 0.05% | - |
| 2015 | $55,620 | 15.39% | - |
| 2014 | $47,060 | -18.25% | - |
| 2012 | $55,650 | - | - |
The average salaries of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics in eight industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians and mechanics in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Testing Laboratories | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Engineering Services | |
| Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | |
| Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |