Mechanical Engineers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in the U.S. is $104,110 ($50.05 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $104,110
- Mean annual wage
- $113,610
- Median hourly wage
- $50.05
- Employment
- 296,810
296,810 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $73,990 | $35.57 |
| 25th percentile | $84,130 | $40.45 |
| Median (50th) | $104,110 | $50.05 |
| 75th percentile | $132,590 | $63.75 |
| 90th percentile | $164,340 | $79.01 |
Highest-paying states for mechanical engineers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $157,710 | 2,710 |
| District of Columbia | $133,300 | 510 |
| California | $130,900 | 30,530 |
| Delaware | $125,130 | 610 |
| Colorado | $124,430 | 7,190 |
| Alaska | $124,340 | 380 |
| Maryland | $122,870 | 6,550 |
| Louisiana | $119,540 | 1,890 |
| Massachusetts | $119,300 | 7,680 |
| Wyoming | $117,750 | 230 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $80,180 median annual wage
- Kansas: $86,260 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $86,330 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $88,060 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $88,380 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Civil Engineers$100,840
- Industrial Engineers$102,440
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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