Mechanical Engineers
Occupation
$102,320
National Median Salary
$49.19
Median Hourly Wage
286,760
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+23.2%
10 Year Change
$83,060
2014 Median
$102,320
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Mechanical Engineers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services | $200,250 | 590 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | $195,700 | 560 |
| Solar Electric Power Generation | $167,170 | 100 |
| Natural Gas Distribution | $145,920 | 840 |
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | $139,900 | 60 |
Top Paying States for Mechanical Engineers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $141,490 | 1,690 |
| District of Columbia | $130,000 | 590 |
| Alaska | $129,990 | 530 |
| California | $126,370 | 27,090 |
| Massachusetts | $122,670 | 9,430 |
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Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
Oil and Gas Extraction
Solar Electric Power Generation
Natural Gas Distribution
Remediation and Other Waste Management Services
Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil
Nonresidential Building Construction
Construction of Buildings
Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
Utilities
