Mechanical Engineer Salary
engineering · United States · 2025
National Median
$92,000
per year
National Salary Data
P10
$60k
Entry level
P25
$74k
Junior
P50
$92k
Median
P75
$114k
Senior
P90
$140k
Top earner
P10
$60,000
P50
$92,000
P90
$140,000
Salary Distribution Chart
City Salary Comparison
| City | P25 | Median | P75 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CAHighest | $111,000 | $138,000 | $171,000 |
| New York, NY | $99,900 | $124,200 | $153,900 |
| Seattle, WA | $96,200 | $119,600 | $148,200 |
| Boston, MA | $92,500 | $115,000 | $142,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $88,800 | $110,400 | $136,800 |
| Austin, TX | $81,400 | $101,200 | $125,400 |
| Denver, CO | $81,400 | $101,200 | $125,400 |
| Chicago, IL | $77,700 | $96,600 | $119,700 |
| Dallas, TX | $74,000 | $92,000 | $114,000 |
| Miami, FL | $70,300 | $87,400 | $108,300 |
H-1B Average Wage
$90,160
DOL prevailing wage reference for Mechanical Engineer
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B Disclosure Data
Quick Stats
P10–P90 Range$60,000 – $140,000
Interquartile Range$74,000 – $114,000
Top City (SF)$138,000
Industryengineering
Salary Negotiation Calculator
Based on Mechanical Engineer market data
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Market Median: $92,000
Current
$80,000
Increase
+$12,000
(+15.0%)
Target
$92,000
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