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 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
🇺🇸 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
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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