The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of commercial and industrial machinery equipment (except auto and electronic) repair and maintenance are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,730 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $70,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,490 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $133,670 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of commercial and industrial machinery equipment (except auto and electronic) repair and maintenance. 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 $133,670. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,490. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,730.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Commercial and Industrial Machinery Equipment (except Auto and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,490 | 5.22% | 17.06% |
| 2016 | $84,820 | -1.58% | - |
| 2015 | $86,160 | 11.15% | - |
| 2014 | $76,550 | 2.51% | - |
| 2013 | $74,630 | 0.55% | - |
| 2012 | $74,220 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in seven industries within the other services (except federal, state, and local government) sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance | |
| Commercial and Industrial Machinery Equipment (except Auto and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | |
| Repair and Maintenance | |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | |
| Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance | |
| Automotive Repair and Maintenance | |