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$83,805
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Mechanical Engineer I is $83,805 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,312 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 $9,493 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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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer I | $83,805 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineer | $82,160 /yr |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $128,089 /yr |
Top Paying Companies
For a Mechanical Engineer I in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mechanical Engineer I in United States. Employers include Dell Technologies, Lam Research and Applied Materials.
Top Paying Companies
For Mechanical Engineer I in United States
| 1 | Dell Technologies | $120,047 | |
| 2 | Lam Research | $116,584 | |
| 3 | Applied Materials | $115,036 | |
| 4 | NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory | $104,631 | |
| 5 | Blue Origin | $103,959 | |
| 6 | Boeing | $100,062 | |
| 7 | Raytheon Intelligence & Space | $99,710 | |
| 8 | Sierra Nevada Corporation | $98,144 | |
| 9 | United Launch Alliance | $97,126 | |
| 10 | Black & Veatch | $96,793 |
For Mechanical Engineer I
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What is the total pay trajectory for Mechanical Engineer I?
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer I | $83,805 /yr |
| Mechanical Engineer | $82,160 /yr |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $128,089 /yr |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Mechanical Engineer I in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Mechanical Engineer I in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $104,631, Information Technology with a median total pay of $96,703, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $94,362, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $92,309, and Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $91,964.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$104,631
10% Higher than other industries
- Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$91,964
2% Lower than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Mechanical Engineer I is NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
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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 Engineer I pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Mechanical Engineer I is $74,312 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Mechanical Engineer I salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1352 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mechanical Engineer I employees.
The highest salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in United States is $100,372 per year.
The lowest salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in United States is $55,018 per year.
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