The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the wholesale trade sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $42,380 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $56,420 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $73,660 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $95,690 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $179,840 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of metal and mineral (except petroleum) merchant wholesalers. 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 $179,840. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $73,660. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $42,380.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Metal and Mineral (except Petroleum) Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $73,660 | -2.61% | -0.26% |
| 2015 | $75,580 | -0.90% | - |
| 2014 | $76,260 | 6.86% | - |
| 2013 | $71,030 | -3.97% | - |
| 2012 | $73,850 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in ten industries within the wholesale trade 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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