â–¼12%
$73,048
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
/ year
Avg. Base Salary (USD)
10%
$57k
MEDIAN
$73k
90%
$98k
The average salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer is $73,048
Base Salary
$57k - $98k
Bonus
$796 - $10k
Profit Sharing
$515 - $10k
Commission
$0 - $13k
Total Pay
$54k - $100k
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How do Mechanical Design Engineers Rate Their Jobs?
Based on 681 responses, the job of Mechanical Design Engineer has received a job satisfaction rating of 3.71 out of 5. On average, Mechanical Design Engineers are highly satisfied with their job.
Common Health Benefits for a Mechanical Design Engineer
Medical
88%
Dental
78%
Vision
68%
None
12%
Gender Breakdown for Mechanical Design Engineers
Male
88.3%
Female
11.3%
Prefer to self-define
0.4%
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