The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of machinery, equipment, and supplies 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 | $51,360 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,380 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $78,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $130,500 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of machinery, equipment, and supplies 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 $130,500. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $78,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $51,360.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Machinery, Equipment, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $78,030 | 0.45% | 9.56% |
| 2016 | $77,680 | -0.57% | - |
| 2015 | $78,120 | 2.55% | - |
| 2014 | $76,130 | 4.23% | - |
| 2013 | $72,910 | 3.21% | - |
| 2012 | $70,570 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 22 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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