Profession
Mechanical Engineers
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
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United States
Salary data
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median90,160 USD
Average95,560 USD
Middle 50%71,880 USD - 114,380 USD
Decile range58,410 USD - 141,060 USD
Bottom decile58,410 USD
Top decile141,060 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median89,140 USD
Average95,530 USD
Middle 50%71,470 USD - 114,590 USD
Decile range58,990 USD - 142,810 USD
Bottom decile58,990 USD
Top decile142,810 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,550 USD
Average102,090 USD
Middle 50%73,610 USD - 129,550 USD
Decile range55,870 USD - 157,950 USD
Bottom decile55,870 USD
Top decile157,950 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median96,230 USD
Average99,030 USD
Middle 50%76,840 USD - 119,820 USD
Decile range63,960 USD - 142,240 USD
Bottom decile63,960 USD
Top decile142,240 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median70,860 USD
Average73,390 USD
Middle 50%56,290 USD - 88,220 USD
Decile range44,620 USD - 104,880 USD
Bottom decile44,620 USD
Top decile104,880 USD
🇺🇸 California2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median104,900 USD
Average110,070 USD
Middle 50%82,220 USD - 134,040 USD
Decile range67,550 USD - 164,820 USD
Bottom decile67,550 USD
Top decile164,820 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median93,980 USD
Average104,120 USD
Middle 50%73,380 USD - 121,950 USD
Decile range59,310 USD - 162,520 USD
Bottom decile59,310 USD
Top decile162,520 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median92,960 USD
Average99,840 USD
Middle 50%76,590 USD - 112,640 USD
Decile range65,840 USD - 139,450 USD
Bottom decile65,840 USD
Top decile139,450 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2020
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median107,280 USD
Average106,040 USD
Middle 50%81,030 USD - 128,970 USD
Decile range64,200 USD - 153,680 USD
Bottom decile64,200 USD
Top decile153,680 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2020 National2020 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2020 State2020 - SOC 2018
Suggested education
🇩🇰Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Sønderborg, Study start: Summer startSyddansk Universitetmapping confidence: 88%🇫🇮Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Production Technology, full-time studies, HAMK Direct application intake 2026Riihimäkimapping confidence: 88%🇩🇰Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), Sønderborg, Study start: Summer startSyddansk Universitetmapping confidence: 88%🇮🇪Engineering - Mechanical EngineeringDundalk Institute of Technologymapping confidence: 88%
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