How much does a Head of Mechanical Engineering make in Dallas, TX? The average Head of Mechanical Engineering salary in Dallas, TX is $259,715 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $239,613 and $291,730. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Head of Mechanical Engineering Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Head of Mechanical Engineering Salary $221,311 Dallas,TX February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Head of Mechanical Engineering Salary $239,613 Dallas,TX February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Head of Mechanical Engineering Salary $259,715 Dallas,TX February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Head of Mechanical Engineering Salary $291,730 Dallas,TX February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Head of Mechanical Engineering Salary $320,878 Dallas,TX February 26, 2024
25% $239,613 10% $221,311 90% $320,878 75% $291,730 $259,715 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Head of Mechanical Engineering

Head of Mechanical Engineering plans and leads all aspects of mechanical engineering activities within an organization. Leads high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Being a Head of Mechanical Engineering ensures all mechanical engineering projects and processes align with the organization's established policies and objectives and support organizational initiatives. Typically requires a master's degree. Additionally, Head of Mechanical Engineering typically reports to top management. The Head of Mechanical Engineering manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Head of Mechanical Engineering typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Head of Mechanical Engineering salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Head of Mechanical Engineering, the highest Head of Mechanical Engineering salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Head of Mechanical Engineering salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Head of Mechanical Engineering salary is in Miami, FL, where the Head of Mechanical Engineering salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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