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$0
$30K
$60K
$90K
Mechanical Engineer
$64,516
Mechanical Design Engineer
$61,042
Senior Mechanical Engineer
$90,000
Project Engineer
$64,500
Research Engineer
$69,996
Aerospace Engineer
$71,367
Research Scientist
$82,000
Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 23 May 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 279
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