50% of professionals earn between $11,775 - $88,000 USD
The median salary is $55,521
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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in United States is USD 55,521 - USD 88,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 71,761 per year, based on 74,468 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, New York, Austin, San Francisco, Huntsville. Houston leads with 1,209 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in United States include Blaze Talent, RCT Systems, gpac, Emerald Aire Inc., Mersenne.
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