The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities 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 | $55,570 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,370 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,300 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $96,190 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $119,270 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of coating, engraving, heat treating, and allied activities. 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 $119,270. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,570.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,300 | 0.91% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | $77,590 | 4.24% | - |
| 2015 | $74,300 | 3.35% | - |
| 2014 | $71,810 | 3.83% | - |
| 2013 | $69,060 | 1.95% | - |
| 2012 | $67,710 | - | - |
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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