Mechanical engineer salary in United States

The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $105,406 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 14.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 31, 2026.

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Mechanical Engineer salaries typically range between a low of $66,388 and a high of $167,356 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Mechanical Engineer include San Jose, CA at $147,577 per year, Portland, OR at $140,784 per year, and Newark, NJ at $138,633 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Mechanical Engineer include HYPERION BIOTECHNOLOGY ($416,000 per year) and Arm ($283,600 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Mechanical Engineer salary compares to related positions:

• Entry Level Mechanical Engineer: Average $74,828 per year
• Junior Mechanical Engineer: Average $74,287 per year
• Senior Mechanical Engineer: Average $129,992 per year