The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of specialized freight trucking 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 | $55,000 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $72,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $91,330 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $114,390 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $150,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of specialized freight trucking. 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 $150,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $91,330. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $55,000.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Specialized Freight Trucking from 2012 to 2016.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 4-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $91,330 | 4.19% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | $87,500 | 9.74% | - |
| 2014 | $78,980 | 11.51% | - |
| 2013 | $69,890 | -30.68% | - |
| 2012 | $91,330 | - | - |
The average salaries of mechanical engineers in three 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.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Specialized Freight Trucking | |
| Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation | |
| Urban Transit Systems | |
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