Find Out What You're Worth
Fill out this confidential survey to find out what you're worth.
Job Title
Country
City
State
Years Experience

Research Center: United States » Mechanical Engineer » Salary

Salary Survey Report for Job: Mechanical Engineer

(See more jobs)
More reports for this job: Hourly Rate, Bonus, Commission, Profit Sharing, more...

Median Salary by Years Experience - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)

Median Salary by Years Experience - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)
Print
Email
Add to Your Site
AddThis Social Bookmark Button
Currency: USD  |  Updated: 8/3/2008  |  Individuals reporting: 11,907  
Find Salary Reports for these Years Experience Ranges: Less than 1 year, 1-4 years, 5-9 years, 10-19 years, 20 years or more (More)

Job Description - Mechanical Engineer

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.

PayScale Advice - Job: Mechanical Engineer

Keep it brief - Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), Oklahoma, United States.
Posted in Negotiating Higher Pay on 1/28/2008.
It's nerve racking enough to go before your employer and ask for a raise. Keep your request short and simple as possible. Look them in the eyes, confidently state your qualifications and what you expect for pay, Then be silent and let them speak.
Impressions - Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), California, United States.
Posted in Impress New Employer on 3/12/2007.
Show the employer that you have strong interests in the company.
Bad First Impressions - Mechanical Engineer - (City withheld for privacy), Arizona, United States.
Posted in Impress New Employer on 12/17/2006.
3rd day on the job: I attended a general info session for new employees in which our new and old president spoke about the company and corporation. After moving in the previous weekend, driving 2300 miles, loading and unloading a 53 ft. truck full of stuff, my first week of work followed. well... I fell asleep in the company's general info session - a friend in HR bugs me about it all of the time, but I put it in the past and belive that my performance on the job is more important than att... (read more)

Median Salary by Employer Type - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)

Median Salary by Employer Type - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)
Print
Email
Add to Your Site
AddThis Social Bookmark Button
Currency: USD  |  Updated: 8/3/2008  |  Individuals reporting: 11,900  

Median Salary by City - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)

Median Salary by City - Job: Mechanical Engineer (United States)
Print
Email
Add to Your Site
AddThis Social Bookmark Button
Currency: USD  |  Updated: 8/3/2008  |  Individuals reporting: 11,902  
Find Salary Reports for these Cities: Houston, Seattle, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, Boston (More)

feedback Feedback?

Tools & Calculators


new Cost of Living
Calculator
Will moving help or hurt your budget?
Compare the cost
of living >


Meeting Miser
Are your meetings worth every penny?
Meeting cost calculator >

Gig Zig
Where is your career going?
Career path predictions >