Mechanical Engineers pay in District of Columbia
In District of Columbia, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $64.09 an hour ($133,300 a year). About 510 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($104,110). District of Columbia ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in District of Columbia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $41.74 | $86,820 |
| 25% of workers | $51.59 | $107,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.09 | $133,300 |
| 75% of workers | $79.98 | $166,360 |
| 90% of workers | $93.84 | $195,190 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria | $126,990 | 5,390 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 District of Columbia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Engineers, All Other | $151,920 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,880 |
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