MEP Engineer Salary in the United States

MEP Engineer Salary

How much does an MEP Engineer make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an MEP Engineer in the United States is $67,526. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $50,698 to a high of $89,932, with most professionals earning between $58,718 and $79,254.

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MEP Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $50,698 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $58,718 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $67,526 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $79,254 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $89,932 US March 01, 2025
25% $58,718 10% $50,698 90% $89,932 75% $79,254 $67,526 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an MEP Engineer ?

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to these aspects of building design and construction. In commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by a specialized engineering firm. MEP design is important for planning, decision making, accurate documentation, performance- and cost-estimation, construction, and operating/maintaining the resulting facilities. MEP specifically encompasses the in-depth design and selection of these systems, as opposed to a tradesperson simply installing equipment. For example, a plumber may select and install a commercial hot water system based ...

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  1. Down a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    MEP Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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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 MEP Engineer in the United States. The base salary for MEP Engineer ranges from $58,718 to $79,254 with the average base salary of $67,526. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $59,283 to $80,813 with the average total cash compensation of $68,108.

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