How much does a Mechanical Designer make?
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$77,535
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mechanical Designer is $77,535 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $73,208 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 $4,327 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 | $81,303 /yr |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $126,304 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineer IV | $100,327 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Mechanical Designer
Some related job titles are CAD Salaries with median pay of $67,932, Design Engineer Salaries with median pay of $97,635, Mechanical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $81,303, Optical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $145,406.
Top Paying Companies
For a Mechanical Designer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mechanical Designer in United States. Employers include Meta, Intel Corporation and BlackBerry.
Top Paying Companies
For Mechanical Designer in United States
| 1 | Meta | $170,751 | |
| 2 | Intel Corporation | $126,627 | |
| 3 | BlackBerry | $120,920 | |
| 4 | Intuitive (Intuitive Surgical) | $109,808 | |
| 5 | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory | $108,204 | |
| 6 | Entrust | $106,084 | |
| 7 | Harrison French & Associates | $102,638 | |
| 8 | SLB | $102,298 | |
| 9 | ASML | $102,135 | |
| 10 | Boeing | $98,669 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mechanical Designer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Mechanical Designer in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $108,204, Information Technology with a median total pay of $106,084, Financial Services with a median total pay of $99,992, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $97,671, and Telecommunications with a median total pay of $94,743.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$108,204
18% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Mechanical Designer is Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
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 Designer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Mechanical Designer is $73,208 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Mechanical Designer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2095 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mechanical Designer employees.
The highest salary for a Mechanical Designer in United States is $104,086 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mechanical Designer in United States is $51,491 per year.
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