Mechanical Designer

October 30, 2016

Mechanical Designer Job Description

Mechanical Drafters Prepare detailed working diagrams of machinery and mechanical devices, including dimensions, fastening methods, and other engineering information. Mechanical Engineering Technicians Apply theory and principles of mechanical engineering to modify, develop, and test machinery and equipment under direction of engineering staff or physical scientists.

Mechanical Designer Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Mechanical Designer is $52339 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $73144. The lowest salary reported was $37126. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Mechanical Designer is $16.06 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $20.04. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $12.08. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Mechanical Designer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $515 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1500 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Designer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $47,344 – $81,070
Minnesota – $32,796 – $75,627
New York – $37,480 – $68,124
Ohio – $36,065 – $65,008
Pennsylvania – $39,677 – $64,649
Texas – $41,691 – $78,372
Wisconsin – $30,492 – $67,538

These are the highest paying cities for a Mechanical Designer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
Minneapolis, Minnesota –
Buffalo, New York –
Dallas, Texas –
Cleveland, Ohio –
Milwaukee, Wisconsin –
Irvine, California –

This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Mechanical Designer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $52339 while in 2007 it was just $48538.26

Job Outlook

Gender Statistics

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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 90% of Mechanical Designers were males while 10% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.

Past Jobs

Mechanical Drafter
$27,299 – $54,741
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Drafter
$25,139 – $52,578
Mechanical Design Engineer
$44,840 – $83,616

Future Jobs

Senior Mechanical Designer
$45,121 – $92,134
Mechanical Engineer
$42,794 – $88,297
HVAC Mechanical Engineer
$46,001 – $85,354