Wage data
Mechanical Engineers Salary in the United States
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in the United States is $104,110 per year, with most earning between $84,130 and $132,590 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$84K – $133K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $84,130 |
| Median (50th) | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $164,340 |
Mechanical Engineers salary by metro
- San Jose$168,030 median
- San Francisco$161,370 median
- Denver$128,180 median
- Washington$126,990 median
- Seattle$126,590 median
- Houston$125,350 median
- Los Angeles$123,900 median
- San Diego$121,750 median
- Sacramento$120,970 median
- Boston$119,300 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.