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
Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.
🇺🇸 United States2025
14602018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC 1460
GroupMen
Median108,732 USD
Average108,732 USD
Middle 50%N/A
GroupWomen
Median99,580 USD
Average99,580 USD
Middle 50%N/A
🇺🇸 United States2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median104,110 USD
Average113,610 USD
Middle 50%84,130 USD - 132,590 USD
Decile range73,990 USD - 164,340 USD
Bottom decile73,990 USD
Top decile164,340 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,230 USD
Average109,330 USD
Middle 50%83,800 USD - 128,100 USD
Decile range72,110 USD - 162,420 USD
Bottom decile72,110 USD
Top decile162,420 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median124,340 USD
Average126,160 USD
Middle 50%92,280 USD - 157,610 USD
Decile range76,890 USD - 174,320 USD
Bottom decile76,890 USD
Top decile174,320 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median100,270 USD
Average107,220 USD
Middle 50%82,430 USD - 128,880 USD
Decile range71,030 USD - 159,040 USD
Bottom decile71,030 USD
Top decile159,040 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median80,180 USD
Average88,340 USD
Middle 50%65,620 USD - 103,850 USD
Decile range57,650 USD - 131,840 USD
Bottom decile57,650 USD
Top decile131,840 USD
🇺🇸 California2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median130,900 USD
Average136,660 USD
Middle 50%102,360 USD - 166,580 USD
Decile range82,070 USD - 203,620 USD
Bottom decile82,070 USD
Top decile203,620 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median124,430 USD
Average124,410 USD
Middle 50%95,710 USD - 149,790 USD
Decile range75,100 USD - 170,810 USD
Bottom decile75,100 USD
Top decile170,810 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median105,090 USD
Average111,530 USD
Middle 50%86,170 USD - 133,540 USD
Decile range77,340 USD - 157,980 USD
Bottom decile77,340 USD
Top decile157,980 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2025
17-2141SOC 2018 17-2141
GroupAll
Median125,130 USD
Average117,710 USD
Middle 50%97,920 USD - 128,140 USD
Decile range65,890 USD - 168,180 USD
Bottom decile65,890 USD
Top decile168,180 USD
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Sources
- BLS CPS Table 39 2025 median weekly earnings by occupation and sex2025 - 2018 Census Occupation / 2018 SOC
- BLS OEWS May 2025 National2025 - SOC 2018
- BLS OEWS May 2025 State2025 - 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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