Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer Job Description
Mechanical Engineers Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Commercial and Industrial Designers Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children’s toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.
Mechanical Engineer Salary Statistics as of 2015
Average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $63736 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $91127. The lowest salary reported was $45372. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Median hourly wage for a Mechanical Engineer is $19.095 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $28.48. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $9.71. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.
Bonuses for a Mechanical Engineer are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $2543 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $1037 from people with under 1 year of experience.
These are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Engineer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
California – $49,537 – $97,869
Illinois – $47,466 – $81,076
Michigan – $45,709 – $90,895
New York – $44,946 – $89,361
Ohio – $46,665 – $77,603
Pennsylvania – $46,144 – $77,309
Texas – $49,070 – $97,871
These are the highest paying cities for a Mechanical Engineer. These numbers are based of the median annual salary as of 2015.
Houston, Texas –
San Diego, California –
Chicago, Illinois –
Seattle, Washington –
Los Angeles, California –
Boston, Massachusetts –
New York, New York –
This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Mechanical Engineer from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $63736 while in 2007 it was just $59107.64
Job Outlook
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Based on our stats gathered across the U.S. 92% of Mechanical Engineers were males while 8% were females. These numbers are based on averages across all states combined. Some individual states may have a much different ratio however.
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