Mechanical Engineer

Complete guide: salary benchmarks, common skills, and career path.

What does a Mechanical Engineer do?

Mechanical Engineer professionals apply specialized skills to solve complex problems in their domain. They collaborate across teams, mentor junior colleagues, and drive impact through technical and strategic contributions.

Avg experience: 5 years

Salary Overview

Weighted average across all cities with verified data. Based on 45 data points.

$84,920

P25

$92,346

Median

$129,792

P75

P25 $84,920 Median $92,346 P75 $129,792

Top Paying Cities

San Diego

$117,855 n=10 Austin

$115,000 n=10 Houston

$105,000 n=11 Tamuning, Gu

$48,000 n=14

Common Skills

Domain Expertise Problem Solving Communication Collaboration Analytical Thinking Project Management Technical Proficiency Leadership

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