Mechanical Engineers

Use engineering principles to design tools, engines, and other mechanical equipment.

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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 *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$38.43	$48.09	$61.25
Minnesota	$35.74	$40.98	$51.12
Central Minnesota	$32.65	$39.02	$48.38
Northeast Minnesota	$31.38	$38.88	$46.98
Northwest Minnesota	$31.88	$35.41	$40.2
Southeast Minnesota	$34.1	$39.96	$48.85
Southwest Minnesota	$32.93	$37.85	$46.33
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$38.42	$45.14	$52.32

* "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.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 5760 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

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