Mechanical Planner Salary in the United States

How much does a Mechanical Planner make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mechanical Planner in the United States is $110,162 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $53.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $135,951
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,493 to $123,661
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,048
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Mechanical Planner Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $123,661 $10,305 $2,378 $59
Average $110,162 $9,180 $2,119 $53
25th Percentile $96,493 $8,041 $1,856 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Planner Salaries

A Mechanical Planner'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 Planner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mechanical Planner'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): $68,674
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,946
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,010
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,108
  • Expert (over 8 years): $113,048
Levels Salary
Maintenan... Level Mechanical Planner$68,674
Maintenan... Level Mechanical Planner$89,946
Mechanica... Level Mechanical Planner$113,010
Maintenan... Level Mechanical Planner$130,108
Maintenan... Level Mechanical Planner$113,048
$68,674 0 yr
$89,946 < 2 yrs
$113,010 2-4 yrs
$130,108 5-8 yrs
$113,048 > 8 yrs
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How Do Mechanical Planner 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 Planners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $121,971.
  • California: $121,509.
  • Massachusetts: $119,889.

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Planners

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: $138,947
  • San Francisco: $137,581
  • Oakland: $134,530

What Skills Can Increase a Mechanical Planner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 15.05% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.18% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
  • Maintenance Management (Mentioned in 1.27% Job Postings): Planning, controlling, and overseeing maintenance resources and activities to preserve facility assets and ensure maximum efficiency.
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Planning 15.05%
Microsoft Office 2.18%
Maintenance Management 1.27%
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 Planner's salary.
  • Aviation: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Team Operations: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Aviation
 $120,077
9%
Team Operations
 $116,772
6%
Presentation
 $114,568
4%
Project Management
 $114,568
4%
Teamwork
 $113,467
3%
Collaboration
 $113,467
3%
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How Education impacts a Mechanical Planner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Mechanical Planners enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate 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 Planner with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $103,171 and $111,058).

Mechanical Planner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Mechanical Planner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.7%
High School 39.1%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Mechanical Planner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Planner'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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$96,493
Average $110,162/year
$123,661
$8,041
Average $9,180/month
$10,305
$1,856
Average $2,119/week
$2,378
$46
Average $53/hour
$59
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $123,661 $10,305 $2,378 $59
Average $110,162 $9,180 $2,119 $53
25th Percentile $96,493 $8,041 $1,856 $46

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Salary Trends for Mechanical Planner

Salaries for a Mechanical Planner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,035 in 2023 to around $87,609 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Mechanical Planner salary trends, .

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