Salary for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Updated: 7 Feb 2012
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C$0C$32KC$64KC$96K
SalaryC$41,080 - C$87,705  
   
BonusC$486.20 - C$10,257  
Profit SharingC$482.88 - C$9,787  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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C$41,138 - C$93,640  
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Companies and Industries for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

HatchC$57,774 - C$87,262
BombardierC$17,232 - C$90,742
SNC-Lavalin Inc.C$50,868 - C$64,854
Peter Kiewit Sons', Inc.C$55,955 - C$81,445
Pratt and Whitney Canada Corp.C$55,795 - C$73,740
Popular Industries

Salary Range

Engineering ConsultingC$45,457 - C$88,960
Oil & GasC$48,267 - C$103,889
Manufacturing and DistributionC$38,774 - C$71,900
Aerospace ManufacturingC$42,793 - C$76,260
Engineering ServicesC$42,894 - C$70,269

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Key Statistics for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Gender
Female
8%
female alumni
 
Male
92%
male alumni
Salary:C$51,757 - C$74,870 C$49,151 - C$71,256
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
11%
1-4 years
48%
5-9 years
22%
10-19 years
14%
20 years or more
4%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 81% dental benefits Dental: 75%
vision benefits Vision: 55% employee benefits None: 14%

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Career Path for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

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Common Future Jobs

Mechanical Engineer

Salary Range

C$41,138 - C$93,640
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Project Engineer
C$47,395 - C$111,176
Student Services Coordinator
C$28,960 - C$57,177
Mechanical Engineering Technologist
C$35,610 - C$71,893
 
Common Future Jobs

Mechanical Engineer

Salary Range

C$41,138 - C$93,640
payscale
Senior Mechanical Engineer
C$65,329 - C$144,563
Mechanical Design Engineer
C$42,475 - C$82,481
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
C$62,421 - C$118,962
 

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Mechanical Engineer Job Description

People with the job title Mechanical Engineer typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of such equipment as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.
Develop and design manufactured products, such as cars, home appliances, and children's toys. Combine artistic talent with research on product use, marketing, and materials to create the most functional and appealing product design.

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