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Mechanical engineer: Average Salary in United States of America, 2026

Find out what the average Mechanical engineer salary is

Salary rate
How much does a Mechanical engineer make in United States of America?
$130,175/ Annual
Based on 10000 salaries
The average Mechanical engineer in United States of America is $130,175 per year or $65.88 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $101,875 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $177,880 per year.
Median$130,175
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Low$101,875
High$177,880
Mechanical engineer: Average Salary in United States of America
California$141,032
Maryland$136,702
Virginia$133,639
Washington$132,623
New Mexico$124,398
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