How much does a Mechanical Engineering Director make in Fayetteville, AR? The average Mechanical Engineering Director salary in Fayetteville, AR is $193,631 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $172,355 and $211,806. 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. 

Mechanical Engineering Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Director Salary $152,984 Fayetteville,AR April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Director Salary $172,355 Fayetteville,AR April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Director Salary $193,631 Fayetteville,AR April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Director Salary $211,806 Fayetteville,AR April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Mechanical Engineering Director Salary $228,353 Fayetteville,AR April 24, 2024
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Job Description for Mechanical Engineering Director

Mechanical Engineering Director directs the design and analysis of mechanical components and systems to meet specified requirements and standards. Leads high-level design and development of new mechanical engineering initiatives and projects. Being a Mechanical Engineering Director develops policies and procedures to guide the design, development, and testing of mechanical systems or components. Reviews data and analysis to evaluate the performance, reliability, and safety of mechanical systems. Additionally, Mechanical Engineering Director oversees the establishment of programs to support training, process improvements, and best practices and protocols. Leads initiatives with other departments to identify new potential products and projects. Stays abreast of new technologies and processes and implements changes to improve the organization's mechanical engineering capabilities. Typically requires a master's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to senior management. The Mechanical Engineering Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Mechanical Engineering Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Mechanical Engineering Director salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Mechanical Engineering Director, the highest Mechanical Engineering Director salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Mechanical Engineering Director salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Mechanical Engineering Director salary is in Miami, FL, where the Mechanical Engineering Director salary is 3.5% 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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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About Fayetteville, Arkansas    Fayetteville is the third-largest city in Arkansas and county seat of Washington County. The city is centrally located within the county and has been....More

Fayetteville, Arkansas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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