How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer make in the United States? The average Mechanical Design Engineer salary in the United States is $55,964 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,661 and $68,412. 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. 

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Aegis Worldwide - Franklin Park , IL
Aegis Worldwide is currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a leading industrial equipment manufacturer in Franklin Park, IL. You'll play a vital role in the design work, drawings ...
LinkedIn - 6 days ago
Civic Minds - Broken Arrow , OK
Job: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Broken Arrow, OK Responsibilities: * Provide design and drafting for mechanical design layout for new and revised products utilizing a variety of design ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 6 days ago
ESPO Corporation - Humble , TX
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Houston, TX Duration: Permanent - Full-Time Due to accelerating growth, our client, an industry-leading Electrical Equipment Manufacturer in Houston, TX, is ...
ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago
Averro - Bellevue , WA
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer for an innovative nuclear company which would be a great opportunity for someone with experience in complex mechanical design looking to further their ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Sustainable Renewable Solar Energy California-Based Company - Livermore , CA
The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for supporting the development of prototypes of cutting-edge renewable energy technology. You will be responsible for creating, developing ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago
Octet Medical, Inc. - San Diego , CA
Job Summary Experienced Senior Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer to Perform design process from concept to production, ensuring innovative solutions meet the highest standards of safety ...
ZipRecruiter - 8 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Design Engineer in the United States. The base salary for Mechanical Design Engineer ranges from $47,661 to $68,412 with the average base salary of $55,964. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,537 to $69,074 with the average total cash compensation of $56,526.

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Skills associated with Mechanical Design Engineer: Assembly, Design, Product Design

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