Mechanical Engineers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for mechanical engineers is $50.05 an hour ($104,110 a year). About 296,810 people work in this job there.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.57 | $73,990 |
| 25% of workers | $40.45 | $84,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.05 | $104,110 |
| 75% of workers | $63.75 | $132,590 |
| 90% of workers | $79.01 | $164,340 |
Best-paying states for mechanical engineers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $157,710 | 2,710 |
| District of Columbia | $133,300 | 510 |
| California | $130,900 | 30,530 |
| Delaware | $125,130 | 610 |
| Colorado | $124,430 | 7,190 |
| Alaska | $124,340 | 380 |
| Maryland | $122,870 | 6,550 |
| Louisiana | $119,540 | 1,890 |
| Massachusetts | $119,300 | 7,680 |
| Wyoming | $117,750 | 230 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $100,270
- Arkansas · $80,180
- California · $130,900
- Colorado · $124,430
- Connecticut · $105,090
- Delaware · $125,130
- District of Columbia · $133,300
- Florida · $99,980
- Georgia · $100,620
- Hawaii · $98,740
- Idaho · $93,190
- Illinois · $102,680
- Indiana · $99,590
- Iowa · $97,700
- Kansas · $86,260
- Kentucky · $101,050
- Louisiana · $119,540
- Maine · $102,430
- Maryland · $122,870
- Massachusetts · $119,300
- Michigan · $104,890
- Minnesota · $99,140
- Mississippi · $98,000
- Missouri · $99,330
- Montana · $94,190
- Nebraska · $88,060
- Nevada · $102,680
- New Hampshire · $103,660
- New Jersey · $112,300
- New Mexico · $157,710
- New York · $102,440
- North Carolina · $100,720
- North Dakota · $86,330
- Ohio · $99,100
- Oklahoma · $101,850
- Oregon · $103,470
- Pennsylvania · $97,920
- Rhode Island · $116,230
- South Carolina · $104,580
- South Dakota · $88,380
- Tennessee · $99,550
- Texas · $112,410
- Utah · $102,500
- Vermont · $107,330
- Virginia · $104,180
- Washington · $110,430
- West Virginia · $97,390
- Wisconsin · $95,870
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $100,840 |
| Industrial Engineers | $102,440 |
| Electrical Engineers | $120,630 |
| Engineers, All Other | $122,930 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $130,220 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $161,740 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $134,960 |
| Environmental Engineers | $107,110 |
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