Mechanical Designer Salary in the US
$61,850
per year
per month
$5,150
per month
per year
Bonus
$2,250/year
Bonus
$190/month
Mechanical Designer - Average Salary
The average salary for a Mechanical Designer is $61,850 per year ($5,150 per month), which is $8,360 (+16%) higher than the average salary in the US.
A Mechanical Designer can expect an average starting salary of $46,730. The highest salaries can exceed $87,640.
A Mechanical Designer can expect an average starting salary of $46,730. The highest salaries can exceed $87,640.
$46,730
Low
$61,850
Average salary
$87,640
High
$3,890
Low
$5,150
Average salary
$7,300
High
Total pay includes salary and bonus.
$0 $46,400 $92,840 | ||
| Salary | $46,730 - 87,640 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 5,200 | |
| Total Pay | $46,730 - 92,840 |
$0 $3,870 $7,730 | ||
| Salary | $3,890 - 7,300 | |
| Bonus | $0 - 430 | |
| Total Pay | $3,890 - 7,730 |
View all Mechanical Designer jobs on Jobted US
Mechanical Designer Salary Range
Among Mechanical Designers in the US, Solidworks Mechanical Designers, 3D Mechanical Designer and Senior Mechanical Designers on average have higher salaries.
Mechanical Designer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Mechanical Designer | $73K/year | +18% |
| 3D Mechanical Designer | $71K/year | +14% |
| Solidworks Mechanical Designer | $70K/year | +13% |
| Mechanical CAD Designer | $67K/year | +9% |
| Entry Level Mechanical Designer | $52K/year | -16% |
Mechanical Designer - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
An Entry Level Mechanical Designer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $51,960 per year. A mid level Mechanical Designer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $56,430, while a Senior Mechanical Designer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $66,740. Mechanical Designers with more than 20 years of experience earn $72,850 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Mechanical Designer
| Late Career | ▲ +18% |
| Senior | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | $61,850/year |
| Mid Level | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -16% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
13%
13%
Male
87%
87%
Mechanical Designer - Jobs by Location
Mechanical Designer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Mechanical Designer jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
Don’t miss out on new job openings!
Create a job alert for: Mechanical Designer
Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Mechanical Designer
How much does a Mechanical Designer make in the US?
What is the starting salary for a Mechanical Designer in the US?
What is the highest salary for a Mechanical Designer in the US?
Mechanical Designer Jobs