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mechanical engineer: salary in United States
Salary range from active job ads for the ESCO role “mechanical engineer” — by city, industry and in country comparison.
136,500 €
Median annual salary · 306 ads with stated salary
306
ads with stated salary
109,200 € – 166,075 €
Range p25–p75
0
cities with data
4
countries with this role
By industry
The same role at employers in different industries (excluding staffing agencies).
| Industry | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry & Manufacturing | 154 | 109,200 € – 166,871 € | 132,064 € |
| Software, IT & Telecommunications | 50 | 136,500 € – 171,762 € | 154,700 € |
| Energy, Utilities & Environment | 37 | 113,750 € – 166,075 € | 136,500 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
In other countries
The same ESCO role, median in EUR/year (converted) — click opens the role's country page.
| Country | n | Range p25 – p75 | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 56 | 50,310 € – 69,000 € | 61,274 € |
| Netherlands | 2,455 | 49,800 € – 57,000 € | 56,400 € |
| Austria | 96 | 47,600 € – 58,695 € | 53,241 € |
| Singapore | 120 | 34,680 € – 51,000 € | 40,800 € |
Median annual salary in EUR; range = middle 50% of ads (p25–p75). Only cells with n ≥ 30.
Frequently asked questions
What does a mechanical engineer earn in United States?
The median across 306 active job ads with stated pay is €136,500 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €109,200–166,075.
How comparable are the countries?
All values are converted to EUR/year (reference exchange rates, country-specific monthly factors). Purchasing power, taxes and social contributions are not taken into account — the comparison shows gross nominal values from the ads.
Methodology. Data as of 10/08/2026, recalculated daily. Population: active ads with a stated range; range midpoint; foreign currencies at reference rates, monthly/hourly wages annualised (country-specific monthly factors, e.g. 14 in Austria); plausibility band €8,000–400,000. Roles = ESCO occupations, industries = AI-classified company industry (excluding staffing agencies), cities = main location of the ad, departments from ISCO-08. Minimum n 30 per cell.
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