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 States2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median99,510 USD
Average105,220 USD
Middle 50%79,160 USD - 126,990 USD
Decile range64,560 USD - 157,470 USD
Bottom decile64,560 USD
Top decile157,470 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median97,050 USD
Average103,380 USD
Middle 50%79,580 USD - 126,090 USD
Decile range65,420 USD - 148,620 USD
Bottom decile65,420 USD
Top decile148,620 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,960 USD
Average110,340 USD
Middle 50%77,490 USD - 130,930 USD
Decile range64,990 USD - 163,330 USD
Bottom decile64,990 USD
Top decile163,330 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median99,650 USD
Average104,040 USD
Middle 50%81,120 USD - 125,760 USD
Decile range70,410 USD - 149,110 USD
Bottom decile70,410 USD
Top decile149,110 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median74,840 USD
Average78,140 USD
Middle 50%61,940 USD - 94,480 USD
Decile range51,010 USD - 110,060 USD
Bottom decile51,010 USD
Top decile110,060 USD
🇺🇸 California2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median122,550 USD
Average126,600 USD
Middle 50%95,020 USD - 156,770 USD
Decile range75,810 USD - 176,490 USD
Bottom decile75,810 USD
Top decile176,490 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,700 USD
Average112,840 USD
Middle 50%80,390 USD - 132,670 USD
Decile range65,510 USD - 167,760 USD
Bottom decile65,510 USD
Top decile167,760 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median101,700 USD
Average105,480 USD
Middle 50%79,400 USD - 126,740 USD
Decile range71,620 USD - 152,230 USD
Bottom decile71,620 USD
Top decile152,230 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2023
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median102,070 USD
Average111,740 USD
Middle 50%81,760 USD - 133,900 USD
Decile range78,660 USD - 170,000 USD
Bottom decile78,660 USD
Top decile170,000 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2023 National2023 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2023 State2023 - 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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