Salary by Degree/Major Subject for Mechanical Engineer Jobs

Updated: 5 Feb 2012

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Degree/Major Subject	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$50K	$100K	$150K
Bachelor's Degree	$44,012 - $79,377
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$45,601 - $80,600
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$42,127 - $77,630
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$50,174 - $85,691
Master of Engineering (MEng / ME), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$49,522 - $84,290
Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$49,246 - $86,945
Doctorate (PhD)	$46,000 - $108,390
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)	$39,441 - $83,462
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	$44,963 - $86,973
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Aerospace Engineering	$49,244 - $81,946
Doctorate (PhD), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$23,672 - $113,260
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Engineering	$42,500 - $95,476
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE)	$40,134 - $87,351
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BET), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET)	$43,155 - $68,278
Associate's Degree	$28,746 - $93,080
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering	$50,352 - $79,149
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BASc), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$40,722 - $70,291
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng / BE), Aerospace Engineering	$52,726 - $85,323
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc)	$39,732 - $102,703
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$36,766 - $71,067
Master of Science (MS), Aerospace Engineering	$57,173 - $84,430
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration	$44,651 - $88,782
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$59,992 - $117,500
Master of Science (MS), Engineering	$55,369 - $131,998
Master of Science (MS), Engineering Management	$42,282 - $94,332
Master of Engineering (MEng / ME)	$43,288 - $79,863
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering	$47,083 - $82,744
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Chemical Engineering	$52,188 - $79,492
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mechanical Engineering (ME)	$39,911 - $71,879
Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME)	$44,157 - $103,255
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 5 Feb 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 5,701

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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.

Mechanical Engineers

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.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

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.