Salary of Mechanical Engineer in United States 2026

How much does a Mechanical Engineer earn?

$85,488 / Annual
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $69,996 Average salary: $85,488 Maximum: $115,020

Minimum
$69,996 Average salary
$85,488 Maximum
$115,020

$7,124 / Monthly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,833 Average salary: $7,124 Maximum: $9,585

Minimum
$5,833 Average salary
$7,124 Maximum
$9,585

$237 / Daily
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $194 Average salary: $237 Maximum: $320

Minimum
$194 Average salary
$237 Maximum
$320

$45 / Hourly
Based on 10000 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $36 Average salary: $45 Maximum: $60

Minimum
$36 Average salary
$45 Maximum
$60

Salary data updated: June 2026

Salary of Mechanical Engineer in United States

Mechanical Engineer

Found at: Sourcestack United States - 3 weeks ago

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Mechanical Engineer

Found at: Whatjobs US C2 - 3 days ago

iowa city, ia, United States CTC Full-time

Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, manufacturing, and...
Mechanical Engineer

7 days ago

Iowa City, IA, United States CTC Full-time $100,000 - $125,000

Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, manufacturing, and installation...

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FAQ - Mechanical Engineer

The average salary for Mechanical Engineer is USD85,488 per year in United States. Salary estimates are based on 10000 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Mechanical Engineer in United States.

The lowest salary of Mechanical Engineer per year in United States is USD69,996

The highest salary for Mechanical Engineer per year in United States is USD115,020

Data updated: June 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in United States. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 10,000 job postings with salary.