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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Salary data
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🇺🇸 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
🇺🇸 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
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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