Mechanical Engineering Internship Salary in the United States

How much does a Mechanical Engineering Internship make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Engineering Internship in the United States is $80,143 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Mechanical Engineering Internship's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $91,924
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $74,594 to $86,310
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,543
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Mechanical Engineering Internship Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $86,310 $7,192 $1,660 $41
Average $80,143 $6,679 $1,541 $39
25th Percentile $74,594 $6,216 $1,435 $36
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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Engineering Internship Salaries

A Mechanical Engineering Internship's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Mechanical Engineering Internship Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical Engineering Internship's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,299
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,865
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,796
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $132,019
  • Expert (over 8 years): $151,949
Levels Salary
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Engineering Internship$81,299
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Engineering Internship$95,865
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Engineering Internship$110,796
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Engineering Internship$132,019
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Engineering Internship$151,949
$81,299 0 yr
$95,865 < 2 yrs
$110,796 2-4 yrs
$132,019 5-8 yrs
$151,949 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mechanical Engineering Internship Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mechanical Engineering Internships. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,734.
  • California: $88,398.
  • Massachusetts: $87,219.

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Engineering Internships

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $101,084
  • San Francisco: $100,090
  • Oakland: $97,870

What Skills Can Increase a Mechanical Engineering Internship's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 8.4% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Hydraulics (Mentioned in 2.53% Job Postings): Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 1.76% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Analysis 8.4%
Hydraulics 2.53%
Installation 1.76%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Mechanical Engineering Internship's salary.
  • Computer Vision: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Artificial Intelligence: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Vision
 $87,356
9%
Algorithms
 $86,554
8%
Artificial Intelligence
 $86,554
8%
Machine Learning
 $85,753
7%
Packaging
 $84,951
6%
3D CAD
 $84,951
6%
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How Education impacts a Mechanical Engineering Internship's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mechanical Engineering Internships enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Mechanical Engineering Internship with a Associate's Degree is between $75,071 and $78,478).

Mechanical Engineering Internship Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mechanical Engineering Internship
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.2%
High School 1.2%
Associates 2.3%
Bachelors 68.5%
Masters 25.1%
Doctorate 2.8%
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Mechanical Engineering Internship Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Engineering Internship's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$74,594
Average $80,143/year
$86,310
$6,216
Average $6,679/month
$7,192
$1,435
Average $1,541/week
$1,660
$36
Average $39/hour
$41
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $86,310 $7,192 $1,660 $41
Average $80,143 $6,679 $1,541 $39
25th Percentile $74,594 $6,216 $1,435 $36

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Salary Trends for Mechanical Engineering Internship

Salaries for a Mechanical Engineering Internship can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $85,363 in 2023 to around $80,445 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mechanical Engineering Internship salary trends, .

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