50% of professionals earn between $16,245 - $107,250 USD
The median salary is $84,700
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The average salary for a Mechanical Engineer in United States is USD 84,700 - USD 107,250 per year in 2026. The median salary is USD 95,975 per year, based on 82,204 active job listings.
The cities with the most Mechanical Engineer job opportunities in United States are Houston, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York. Houston leads with 1,369 job openings.
Leading employers for Mechanical Engineer roles in United States include XPENG Motors, Serac, Total Talent, AddiTec, Emerald Aire Inc..
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