The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the utilities sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $66,240 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $78,230 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $94,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $115,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $135,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of electric power generation, transmission and distribution. 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 $135,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $94,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $66,240.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $94,930 | 0.06% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | $94,870 | 3.13% | - |
| 2015 | $91,900 | 3.42% | - |
| 2014 | $88,760 | 3.50% | - |
| 2013 | $85,650 | 0.12% | - |
| 2012 | $85,550 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in six industries within the utilities 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 |
|---|---|
| Natural Gas Distribution | |
| Utilities | |
| Nuclear Electric Power Generation | |
| Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution | |
| Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation | |
| Water, Sewage and Other Systems | |
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