Mechanical Engineers Job Description and Salary

Mechanical Engineers Job Description and Salary

Education, Training, and Licensing Requirements 

A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or mechanical engineering technology) is typically required in order to become hired as a mechanical engineer, no matter where you want to work. In order to grow your career and be promoted to a managerial position, most mechanical engineers also have a master's degree, or a higher education degree (such as a Ph.D.).

There are also licensing requirements in the United States. And, mechanical engineers who sell services must pass a state-specific exam to get a license in all 50 U.S. states and in the District of Columbia.

Mechanical Engineering technology salary:

According to the most recent figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mechanical engineers earned $85,880 on average in 2017. For those working on an hourly basis, mechanical engineers earned $41.29 per hour in 2017. 

The lowest 10% earned less than $55,310 while the highest 10% earned more than $133,900. 

The industries with the highest average salaries were scientific research and development services - $98,530, computer and electronic product manufacturing, $91,440, and architectural, engineering, and related services - $89,180.