Median salary
$140,885
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$114.6k – $169.8k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
63.5%
843 of 1,328 roles
Live roles
1,328
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Northrop Grumman
|
$115,650 | 108 |
Anduril Industries
|
$170,000 | 83 |
Blue Origin
|
$145,228 | 54 |
Syska Hennessy Group
|
$128,692 | 27 |
Relativity Space
|
$165,000 | 24 |
Vast
|
$140,500 | 15 |
| DG DLR Group | $120,000 | 13 |
|
CHAOS Industries
|
$195,000 | 11 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in United States pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in United States is $140,885 per year. Most pay falls between $114,565 (25th percentile) and $169,825 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $95,000 to $192,000.
These figures are computed live from 1,328 active Mechanical Engineer roles in United States on JobsRadar, of which 843 (63.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in United States include Lambda, OpenAI, Anthropic and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in United States?
- The median is $140,885 per year, with most pay between $114,565 and $169,825 (25th–75th percentile), based on 843 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in United States?
- Pay ranges from about $95,000 to $192,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $140,885. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.