Mechanical Engineer Salary
Median annual salary: $99,030 · Median hourly: $47.61 · Latest · 2026
About Mechanical Engineer pay
Mechanical engineers design machines, engines, HVAC and manufacturing systems across autos, aerospace, energy and consumer goods. The degree travels well between industries, which cushions cyclical layoffs in any single sector. Professional licensure and specialization in areas like robotics or thermal systems lift pay. It remains one of the most versatile engineering paths into solid upper-middle-class earnings.
In weekly terms that is roughly $1,904 per week before taxes (annual ÷ 52).
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