Best Paying Industries for Mechanical Engineers
$102,320
National Median Salary
181
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $200,250 | +95.7% | 590 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $195,700 | +91.3% | 560 |
| 3 | Solar Electric Power Generation | $167,170 | +63.4% | 100 |
| 4 | Natural Gas Distribution | $145,920 | +42.6% | 840 |
| 5 | Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $139,900 | +36.7% | 60 |
| 6 | Nuclear Electric Power Generation | $137,810 | +34.7% | 140 |
| 7 | Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | $135,940 | +32.9% | 1,030 |
| 8 | Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | $131,920 | +28.9% | 60 |
| 9 | Nonresidential Building Construction | $130,540 | +27.6% | 1,190 |
| 10 | Construction of Buildings | $130,540 | +27.6% | 1,200 |
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