Mechanical Engineer salary in the United States

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

Median base salary

Government data

$104,110

Median $104,110
Low $73,990High $164,340

Based on 296,810 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$73,990
25th percentile
$84,130
75th percentile
$132,590
90th percentile
$164,340

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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