Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$87,854 / yrTotal Pay
$82,954 / yrBase Pay
$4,901 / yrAdditional Pay

$87,854

 / yr
$63K$123K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Mechanical Engineer is $87,854 per year in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area, with an average salary of $82,954 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 $4,901 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

$87,854 /yr
Mechanical Engineer
$136,714 /yr
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Related Job Titles

For Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Some related job titles are Mechanical Engineer Intern Salaries with median pay of $74,353, Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $85,997, Entry Mechanical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $99,205, Entry Level Mechanical Engineer Salaries with median pay of $79,294.

Top Paying Companies

For a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Employers include Cummins, Technoseva and BAE Systems USA.

1
Cummins
$141,886/yr
2
Technoseva
$134,548/yr
4
Graco
$127,461/yr

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$127,461

 / yr

$129,840

 / yr

$141,886

 / yr

$134,548

 / yr

$46

 / hr

$136,598

 / yr

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$121,566

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$131,289

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$134,846

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$142,678

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Top Paying Industries

For a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The top 3 paying industries for a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $134,674, Information Technology with a median total pay of $134,548 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $129,840.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • ManufacturingManufacturing$134,674

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$134,548

    1% Higher than other industries

  • Aerospace & DefenseAerospace & Defense$129,840

    2% Lower than other industries

Manufacturing

Top paying companies in Manufacturing for Mechanical Engineer are Cummins and Graco.

CumminsCummins$141,886/yr
GracoGraco$127,461/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

How does the Mechanical engineer salary in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Mechanical engineer in US is $84,981 per year based on 26,636 salary contributions, which is 5.46% more than the salary for a Mechanical engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Mechanical engineer gets the highest compensation are Meta, Accenture Ltd and Applied Materials, Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 18.79% more than smaller companies for a Mechanical engineer.

Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Designer Mechanical

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$55,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$89,000

/yr

$87K | $2K

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$34

/hr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$95,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 4-6 years

$81,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

4-6 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Mechanical Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 7-9 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

7-9 years
3 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer

Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

 | 1-3 years

$76,600

/yr

$75K | $2K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago

Mechanical Engineer pay FAQ in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $82,954 per year in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN. Salaries estimates are based on 42889 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Mechanical Engineer employees in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN.

The highest salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $114,271 per year.

The lowest salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN is $60,219 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Mechanical Engineer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Mechanical Engineer.