The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of primary metal 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 | $52,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,710 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,670 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,870 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $117,950 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of primary metal 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 $117,950. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,670. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $52,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Primary Metal Manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,670 | 4.62% | 5.39% |
| 2016 | $74,080 | 2.31% | - |
| 2015 | $72,370 | 0.83% | - |
| 2014 | $71,770 | -1.34% | - |
| 2013 | $72,730 | -1.03% | - |
| 2012 | $73,480 | - | - |
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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