Mechanical Engineers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Mechanical Engineers *
U S |
$37.88 | $47.47 | $59.86 |
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Minnesota |
$33.21 | $39.76 | $50.62 |
Central Minnesota |
$31.15 | $38.88 | $49.24 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.21 | $38.34 | $49.02 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$30.22 | $38.19 | $44.59 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$31.26 | $38.19 | $47.54 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$31.15 | $38.85 | $47.43 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$37.55 | $41.54 | $50.83 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 5,850 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Mechanical Engineers most often work?
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Management of Companies and Enterprises
- Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 4,971 new Mechanical Engineers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
U S | 299,200 | 320,100 | 20,900 | 7% |
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Minnesota | 7,525 | 7,975 | 450 | 6% |
Central Minnesota | 703 | 777 | 74 | 10.5% |
Northeast Minnesota | 338 | 354 | 16 | 4.7% |
Northwest Minnesota | 502 | 530 | 28 | 5.6% |
Southeast Minnesota | 367 | 396 | 29 | 7.9% |
Southwest Minnesota | 297 | 322 | 25 | 8.4% |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 5,226 | 5,508 | 282 | 5.4% |
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