Occupation Salary Profile

Mechanical Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2141

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

National Median (BLS)
$113,060
▲ +0.59% Nominal ▼ -2.59% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$106,755
▲ +3.21% Nominal +0.08% Real
Average Base Salary
$114,850
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
1,060
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Mechanical Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $77,410
25th Percentile $83,400
National Median (50th Percentile) $113,060
75th Percentile $137,560
90th Percentile $160,240
P10: $77,410 P50 (Median): $113,060 P90: $160,240
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 9,657 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $106,755
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +3.21%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +0.08%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $77,314
25th Percentile $89,200
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $106,755
75th Percentile $132,426
90th Percentile $162,440
H-1B P10: $77,314 H-1B P50: $106,755 H-1B P90: $162,440
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Mechanical Engineers roles ($106,755) is -5.6% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($113,060).