▼11%
$71,814
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$55k
MEDIAN
$72k
90%
$95k
The average salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer is $71,814
Base Salary
$55k - $95k
Bonus
$708 - $9k
Profit Sharing
$497 - $9k
Commission
$0 - $2k
Total Pay
$52k - $97k
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Job Satisfaction for Mechanical Design Engineer
Based on 722 responses, the job of Mechanical Design Engineer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.74 out of 5. On average, Mechanical Design Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.
Gender Breakdown
Male
88.8%
Female
10.9%
Prefer to self-define
0.3%
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Common Health Benefits
Medical
87%
Dental
77%
Vision
66%
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