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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 · 271 ads with stated salary
271
ads with stated salary
109,200 € – 166,302 €
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace | 76 | 94,640 € – 165,848 € | 126,035 € |
| Energy | 40 | 108,062 € – 168,919 € | 134,225 € |
| Defense | 39 | 146,510 € – 176,540 € | 155,610 € |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 99,986 € – 142,959 € | 118,300 € |
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 | 44 | 54,250 € – 69,358 € | 60,500 € |
| Austria | 55 | 47,573 € – 57,371 € | 51,100 € |
| Netherlands | 686 | 48,024 € – 60,758 € | 51,060 € |
| Singapore | 104 | 33,864 € – 49,266 € | 38,760 € |
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 271 active job ads with stated pay is €136,500 per year; the middle 50% of ads state €109,200–166,302.
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 08/24/2026, 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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