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Junior mechanical engineer salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Junior Mechanical Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$74,388
Average $74,388
Low $54,639
High $101,274

The average salary for a junior mechanical engineer is $74,388 per year in the United States. 108 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 9, 2026).

Junior Mechanical Engineer job openings in United States

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Junior Mechanical Engineer – N...
Ruffs Dale, PA
$58,400 - $73,000 a year
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Mechanical Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Foley Hoag LLP
 
$200,000per year
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Hargrove Engineers + Construct...
 
$125,000per year
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EBMUD
 
$117,978per year
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East Bay Municipal Utility Dis...
 
$117,978per year
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City and County of San Francis...
 
$115,630per year
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Ameritex Pipe & Products
 
$113,214per year
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Highest paying cities for Junior Mechanical Engineers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $123,966 per year
  2. San Diego, CA
    $84,297 per year
  3. Rochester, NY
    $83,071 per year
  4. Huntsville, AL
    $75,619 per year
  5. Annapolis Junction, MD
    $74,342 per year

Where can a Junior Mechanical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Junior Mechanical Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Junior Mechanical Engineer get paid in United States?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

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Average $73,134 per year

Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $104,508 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $128,837 per year