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
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 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
🇺🇸 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
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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