The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of truck transportation are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mechanical engineer salaries in different industries within the transportation and warehousing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $62,120 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $71,910 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $88,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,930 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $140,660 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of truck transportation. 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 $140,660. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $88,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $62,120.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Truck Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $88,500 | 5.24% | 29.27% |
| 2016 | $83,860 | 3.61% | - |
| 2015 | $80,830 | 6.82% | - |
| 2014 | $75,320 | 13.53% | - |
| 2013 | $65,130 | 3.88% | - |
| 2012 | $62,600 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in 21 industries within the transportation and warehousing 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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