An engineer with 15 years of experience can expect to make an average salary of $81,000 per year.
This salary is based on a survey of over 350,000 people who revealed their salaries and education levels. The average income for all respondents was $57k per year, but this figure varies by location and experience level.
In general, engineers in the United States earn more than their counterparts in Canada or Australia.
Engineer Salary With 15 Years Experience
2022 Engineering Salary Statistics
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Engineers Get Top Pay
What is an engineering degree worth? Year after year, engineering jobs are paid the highest average starting salary. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) engineers have a median annual wage of $100,640 and the engineering field projects to have employment growth of 6 percent from 2020 to 2030—nearly 146,000 new jobs over the next decade.
One thing is certain: engineers will continue to play a major role in shaping the world of tomorrow. The bottom line: it is well worth the time and effort it takes to become an engineer. So how much do engineers make?
Engineering Salaries
Industry BLS Stats Mean Entry-Level Salary1 Mean Annual Salary2 Top 10 Percent3
Aerospace Engineering
National Labor Stats $86,034 $122,270 $168,370
Biomedical Engineering National Labor Stats $63,575 $101,020 $154,750
Chemical Engineering National Labor Stats $68,797 $121,840 $187,430
Civil Engineering National Labor Stats $59,892 $95,490 $133,320
Computer Engineering,
IT Engineer Computer Hardware Engineers
Software Developers $75,953
$70,115 $136,230
$120,990 $208,000
$168,570
Construction Management National Labor Stats $59,259 $108,210 $163,800
Electrical Engineering National Labor Stats $68,819 $107,890 $162,930
Engineering Management National Labor Stats $95,000 $158,970 $208,000
Environmental Engineering National Labor Stats $58,808 $100,220 $153,200
Electrical Engineering Technology Recruiter $64,7104 $97,9404
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences National Labor Stats $69,879 $100,450 $162,720
Geospatial Science and Technology National Labor Stats $58,562 $73,510 $103,450
Industrial Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering National Labor Stats $70,496 $95,200 $129,620
Materials Science and Engineering National Labor Stats $68,136 $101,950 $161,080
Mechanical Engineering National Labor Stats $64,682 $97,000 $136,210
Mechanical Engineering Technology National Labor Stats $69,097 $107,800 $164,690
Mechatronics Engineering,
Robotics Engineering Payscale $80,735 $86,0001 $127,0001
Surveying Engineering,
Geospatial Engineering National Labor Stats $78,810 $68,880 $101,240
1: Figures from payscale.com, accessed May 2022
2, 3: Figures from National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates, United States Department of Labor, dated May 2021
4: Electrical Engineering Technology figures from Recruiter.com for Private Sector, accessed May 2022
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Mechanical Engineer salary in United States
How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in the United States?
Average base salary
$79,710
Per year
Most common benefits
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401(k)
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The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $79,710 per year in the United States. 6.3k salaries reported, updated at June 9, 2022.
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Top companies for Mechanical Engineers in United States
Sandia National Laboratories
4.2
273 reviews
18 salaries reported
$198,682
per year
McDermott
3.9
2654 reviews
11 salaries reported
$195,016
per year
SAIC
4.0
2916 reviews
11 salaries reported
$176,538
per year
Hargrove Engineers + Constructors
3.7
75 reviews
6 salaries reported
$169,698
per year
Boeing
3.9
8692 reviews
34 salaries reported
$168,711
per year
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers in United States
San Jose, CA
$92,552 per year
29 salaries reported
New York, NY
$92,320 per year
72 salaries reported
Irvine, CA
$86,750 per year
46 salaries reported
San Diego, CA
$85,188 per year
41 salaries reported
Denver, CO
$84,761 per year
84 salaries reported
Atlanta, GA
$83,710 per year
35 salaries reported
Dallas, TX
$83,004 per year
31 salaries reported
Houston, TX
$81,398 per year
52 salaries reported
Phoenix, AZ
$81,269 per year
26 salaries reported
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Where do Mechanical Engineers earn more in the US?
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Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Mechanical Engineers
Most recommended skill
Aerospace Engineering Degreeearn +64.41% more
The jobs requiring this skill have increase by 136.34% since 2018. Mechanical Engineers with this skill earn +64.41% more than the average base salary, which is $79,710 per year.
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Year Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill Change from previous year
2011 1 increase by 1
2012 1081 increase by 108000.00%
2013 2243 increase by 107.49%
2014 2282 increase by 1.74%
2015 949 decrease by 58.41%
2016 1834 increase by 93.26%
2017 1240 decrease by 32.39%
2018 1263 increase by 1.85%
2019 2985 increase by 136.34%
Top companies hiring Mechanical Engineers with the recommended skill
Jacobs
Northrop Grumman
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Blue Origin
SpaceX
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Top certifications
Six Sigma Certification
+32.49%salary
Top fields of study
Aerospace Engineering Degree
+64.41%salary
Top licenses
Professional Engineer
+10.13%salary
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Most common benefits for Mechanical Engineers
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Referral program
Relocation assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Work from home
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