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How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
Data source tooltip for average base salary.4.4k salaries reported, updated at June 21, 2021
$90,567
per year
The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $90,567 per year in the United States.
Most common benefits
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
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Salaries by years of experience in the United States
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Top companies for Mechanical Engineers in United States
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Highest paying cities in United States for Mechanical Engineers
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for mechanical engineers
Most recommended license
Professional Engineer
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 15.96% since 2018. Mechanical Engineers with this license earn +10.13% more than the average base salary, which is $90,567 per year.
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More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
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Information tooltip for top fields of study.
Field of study categories:
| Top field of study | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Aerospace Engineering Degree | +64.41% | 44 jobs | 196  |
Biomedical Engineering Degree | +16.37% | 10 jobs | 55 |
Civil Engineering Degree | +14.15% | 10 jobs | 10 |
Mechanical Engineering Degree | +3.20% | 1,706 jobs | 3,567 |
Information tooltip for top licenses.
License categories:
| Top license | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Engineer | +10.13% | 546 jobs | 1,018 |
Most common benefits for Mechanical Engineers
- 401(k) matching
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Health savings account
- Tuition reimbursement
- Life insurance
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Salary satisfaction
64% of Mechanical engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area
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