Lead Mechanical Designer Salary in the United States

How much does a Lead Mechanical Designer make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a Lead Mechanical Designer in the United States is $64,805 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,992
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,594 to $69,091
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,028
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Lead Mechanical Designer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $69,091 $5,758 $1,329 $33
Average $64,805 $5,400 $1,246 $31
25th Percentile $57,594 $4,799 $1,108 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Lead Mechanical Designer Salaries

A Lead Mechanical Designer'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 Do Lead Mechanical Designer 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 Lead Mechanical Designers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,752.
  • California: $71,480.
  • Massachusetts: $70,528.

Top Paying Cities for Lead Mechanical Designers

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: $81,739
  • San Francisco: $80,935
  • Oakland: $79,140

What Skills Can Increase a Lead Mechanical Designer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 4.63% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 2.72% 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.
  • System Design (Mentioned in 1.83% Job Postings): Systems design is the process of defining elements of a system like modules, architecture, components and their interfaces and data for a system based on the specified requirements.
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Analysis 4.63%
Microsoft Office 2.72%
System Design 1.83%
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 Lead Mechanical Designer's salary.
  • Product Development: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Mechanical Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Scheduling: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Product Development
 $71,934
11%
Mechanical Engineering
 $71,286
10%
Scheduling
 $70,638
9%
Presentation
 $69,990
8%
Plumbing
 $69,342
7%
Design Engineering
 $69,342
7%
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How Education impacts a Lead Mechanical Designer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Lead Mechanical Designers 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 Lead Mechanical Designer with a Associate's Degree is between $63,755 and $68,937).

Lead Mechanical Designer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Lead Mechanical Designer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 18.8%
High School 18.8%
Associates 41.2%
Bachelors 35.3%
Masters 3.5%
Doctorate 1.2%
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Lead Mechanical Designer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Lead Mechanical Designer'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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$57,594
Average $64,805/year
$69,091
$4,799
Average $5,400/month
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$1,108
Average $1,246/week
$1,329
$28
Average $31/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,091 $5,758 $1,329 $33
Average $64,805 $5,400 $1,246 $31
25th Percentile $57,594 $4,799 $1,108 $28

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Salary Trends for Lead Mechanical Designer

Salaries for a Lead Mechanical Designer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,816 in 2023 to around $53,132 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Lead Mechanical Designer salary trends, .

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