How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer make?
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$96,774
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mechanical Design Engineer is $96,774 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $86,807 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $9,968 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mechanical Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,748 /yr |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $152,018 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineer IV | $120,400 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States. Employers include Meta, Google and Apple.
Top Paying Companies
For Mechanical Design Engineer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $225,588 | |
| 2 | $193,565 | ||
| 3 | Apple | $179,898 | |
| 4 | Microsoft | $166,605 | |
| 5 | Amazon | $160,446 | |
| 6 | TESLA | $157,618 | |
| 7 | Intel Corporation | $147,363 | |
| 8 | Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical) | $137,419 | |
| 9 | Lucid Motors | $135,364 | |
| 10 | Tesla | $135,129 |
For Mechanical Engineer
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mechanical Engineer?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,748 /yr |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $152,018 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineer IV | $120,400 /yr |
What are total pay estimates for a Mechanical Design Engineer at different companies?
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$135,129
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $102,670, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $102,016, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $97,506, Healthcare with a median total pay of $97,460, and Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $96,402.
- Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$102,016
11% Higher than other industries
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Mechanical Design Engineer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer is $96,774 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 6910 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mechanical Design Engineer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States is $115,905 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer in United States is $81,388 per year.
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