Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Job Description

Mechanical engineers research, design, manufacture and test tools, engines, machines and other mechanical devices. Power-producing or power-using products are the end result of mechanical engineers. Also, mechanical engineers design and make tools for other engineers requiring items to finish projects.

Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Salary Statistics as of 2015

Average annual salary for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering is $63652 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest salary recorded was $136382. The lowest salary reported was $5920. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Median hourly wage for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering is $31.65 based on statistics in the U.S. as of 2015. The highest hourly rate recorded was $67.82. The lowest hourly rate recorded was $2.94. These figures will vary on a state to state basis as these are averages across all 50 states.

Bonuses for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering are based on the years of experience using statistics from the U.S. as of 2015. The average bonus recorded was $0 from people with 15+ years of experience. The average bonus recorded was $900 from people with under 1 year of experience.

These are the highest paying states for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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New York – n/a

These are the highest paying cities for a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering. These numbers are based off the median annual salary as of 2015.
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This chart outlines the average annual salary of a Staff Engineer, Mechanical Engineering from the past 5 years. In 2015 the average annual salary was $63652 while in 2007 it was just $59029.74

To earn a starting mechanical engineering salary, job seekers need a bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering or other scientific disciplines. Undergraduate curriculum involves fundamentals in physics and mathematics. Other courses include design and laboratory classes. Additionally, students study courses in natural sciences, humanities and social sciences for a general education. Engineering’s core curriculum provides a foundation to all specialties. Therefore, educational foundation provides flexibility in the engineering job market. Advanced degrees provide salary boosts and sometimes required for research positions. Public sector engineering jobs require government licenses.