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 States2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median102,320 USD
Average110,080 USD
Middle 50%81,800 USD - 130,290 USD
Decile range68,740 USD - 161,240 USD
Bottom decile68,740 USD
Top decile161,240 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median97,550 USD
Average106,090 USD
Middle 50%79,370 USD - 128,850 USD
Decile range65,530 USD - 159,030 USD
Bottom decile65,530 USD
Top decile159,030 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median129,990 USD
Average120,920 USD
Middle 50%92,230 USD - 140,300 USD
Decile range75,980 USD - 159,970 USD
Bottom decile75,980 USD
Top decile159,970 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median102,510 USD
Average109,580 USD
Middle 50%84,050 USD - 129,760 USD
Decile range73,010 USD - 161,770 USD
Bottom decile73,010 USD
Top decile161,770 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median78,570 USD
Average84,370 USD
Middle 50%65,200 USD - 100,860 USD
Decile range53,970 USD - 122,250 USD
Bottom decile53,970 USD
Top decile122,250 USD
🇺🇸 California2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median126,370 USD
Average131,130 USD
Middle 50%99,290 USD - 159,520 USD
Decile range77,360 USD - 188,660 USD
Bottom decile77,360 USD
Top decile188,660 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median108,060 USD
Average120,890 USD
Middle 50%89,470 USD - 137,530 USD
Decile range76,180 USD - 176,300 USD
Bottom decile76,180 USD
Top decile176,300 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median106,600 USD
Average112,460 USD
Middle 50%87,270 USD - 131,730 USD
Decile range78,170 USD - 155,570 USD
Bottom decile78,170 USD
Top decile155,570 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2024
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median106,020 USD
Average114,420 USD
Middle 50%86,930 USD - 138,750 USD
Decile range76,950 USD - 172,340 USD
Bottom decile76,950 USD
Top decile172,340 USD
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Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2024 National2024 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2024 State2024 - 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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