The salary statistics and trend of mechanical engineers in the industry of support activities for air 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 | $53,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $62,240 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $77,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $97,060 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,040 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mechanical engineers in the industry of support activities for air 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 $121,040. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $77,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mechanical engineers is $53,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mechanical engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Air Transportation from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $77,580 | -11.76% | -4.50% |
| 2016 | $86,700 | 3.56% | - |
| 2015 | $83,610 | -12.12% | - |
| 2014 | $93,740 | 7.86% | - |
| 2013 | $86,370 | 6.14% | - |
| 2012 | $81,070 | - | - |
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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