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
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🇺🇸 United States2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median95,300 USD
Average97,000 USD
Middle 50%76,050 USD - 120,180 USD
Decile range60,750 USD - 136,210 USD
Bottom decile60,750 USD
Top decile136,210 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median91,270 USD
Average96,930 USD
Middle 50%76,650 USD - 120,790 USD
Decile range60,880 USD - 150,530 USD
Bottom decile60,880 USD
Top decile150,530 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,670 USD
Average111,850 USD
Middle 50%75,480 USD - 130,600 USD
Decile range48,210 USD - 167,160 USD
Bottom decile48,210 USD
Top decile167,160 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median97,090 USD
Average100,010 USD
Middle 50%77,480 USD - 122,650 USD
Decile range62,410 USD - 135,410 USD
Bottom decile62,410 USD
Top decile135,410 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median76,460 USD
Average78,160 USD
Middle 50%60,940 USD - 95,830 USD
Decile range48,730 USD - 107,250 USD
Bottom decile48,730 USD
Top decile107,250 USD
🇺🇸 California2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,710 USD
Average113,130 USD
Middle 50%79,390 USD - 131,120 USD
Decile range65,990 USD - 165,860 USD
Bottom decile65,990 USD
Top decile165,860 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median97,660 USD
Average103,130 USD
Middle 50%76,960 USD - 127,080 USD
Decile range61,260 USD - 162,260 USD
Bottom decile61,260 USD
Top decile162,260 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median95,580 USD
Average99,150 USD
Middle 50%78,920 USD - 120,700 USD
Decile range62,710 USD - 129,920 USD
Bottom decile62,710 USD
Top decile129,920 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2021
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,900 USD
Average107,980 USD
Middle 50%79,950 USD - 127,080 USD
Decile range67,240 USD - 155,140 USD
Bottom decile67,240 USD
Top decile155,140 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2021 National2021 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2021 State2021 - 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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