The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of plastics product manufacturing are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $52,780 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,980 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $79,420 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,320 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $120,410 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of plastics product manufacturing. 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 $120,410. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $79,420. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $52,780.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Plastics Product Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $79,420 | 1.40% | 4.50% |
| 2016 | $78,310 | 1.26% | - |
| 2015 | $77,320 | 0.41% | - |
| 2014 | $77,000 | 0.16% | - |
| 2013 | $76,880 | 1.34% | - |
| 2012 | $75,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 105 industries within the manufacturing sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mechanical engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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