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 States2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median96,310 USD
Average100,820 USD
Middle 50%76,980 USD - 122,680 USD
Decile range61,990 USD - 151,260 USD
Bottom decile61,990 USD
Top decile151,260 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median97,780 USD
Average100,790 USD
Middle 50%76,370 USD - 124,540 USD
Decile range61,600 USD - 146,540 USD
Bottom decile61,600 USD
Top decile146,540 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,260 USD
Average115,300 USD
Middle 50%73,780 USD - 137,700 USD
Decile range60,830 USD - 195,950 USD
Bottom decile60,830 USD
Top decile195,950 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median96,010 USD
Average99,870 USD
Middle 50%78,350 USD - 122,420 USD
Decile range63,950 USD - 138,660 USD
Bottom decile63,950 USD
Top decile138,660 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median71,570 USD
Average76,790 USD
Middle 50%61,420 USD - 89,700 USD
Decile range49,630 USD - 110,090 USD
Bottom decile49,630 USD
Top decile110,090 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median108,430 USD
Average118,200 USD
Middle 50%81,780 USD - 140,040 USD
Decile range73,790 USD - 170,240 USD
Bottom decile73,790 USD
Top decile170,240 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,200 USD
Average112,340 USD
Middle 50%79,900 USD - 130,940 USD
Decile range65,540 USD - 172,270 USD
Bottom decile65,540 USD
Top decile172,270 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median99,420 USD
Average102,130 USD
Middle 50%82,920 USD - 121,680 USD
Decile range69,700 USD - 137,700 USD
Bottom decile69,700 USD
Top decile137,700 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2022
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,510 USD
Average109,690 USD
Middle 50%83,670 USD - 132,430 USD
Decile range72,550 USD - 161,490 USD
Bottom decile72,550 USD
Top decile161,490 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - 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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