What are the main factors that influence a Mechanical Design Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mechanical Design Engineer's salary?

A Mechanical Design Engineer's salary grows with experience: a Mechanical Design Engineer (0-1 years)earns $58,447, a MEP Mechanical Designer II (1-3 years)earns $68,208, a MEP Mechanical Designer III (3-5 years)earns $83,235,

What are the highest paying states for a Mechanical Design Engineer?

Mechanical Design Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mechanical Design Engineer roles are District of Columbia $63,318, California $63,078, Massachusetts $62,237. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mechanical Design Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Mechanical Design Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Mechanical Design Engineer VI: $188,940; Mechanical Design Engineer V: $148,663; Mechanical Design Engineer IV: $129,190; Mechanical Design Engineer III: $108,360; Mechanical Design Engineer II: $93,750.

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Mechanical Design Engineer in Rhode Island is $59,704 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Mechanical Design Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $76,968
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,324 to $68,740
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,337

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Mechanical Design Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,740	$5,728	$1,322	$33
Average	$59,704	$4,975	$1,148	$29
25th Percentile	$55,324	$4,610	$1,064	$27

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Key Factors That Influence Mechanical Design Engineer Salaries

A Mechanical Design Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Mechanical Design Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mechanical Design Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $63,318.
California: $63,078.
Massachusetts: $62,237.

District of Columbia $63,318 California $63,078 Massachusetts $62,237 Washington $62,008 New Jersey $61,986 Alaska $61,906 Connecticut $61,116 New York $60,796

Hawaii $59,772 Rhode Island $59,292 Maryland $58,966 Minnesota $58,520 Colorado $58,348 Illinois $58,291 Oregon $58,074 Delaware $57,914

New Hampshire $57,813 Virginia $57,588 Pennsylvania $56,930 Nevada $56,599 North Dakota $56,490 Michigan $56,318 Wisconsin $56,255 Vermont $56,130

Texas $55,781 Maine $55,758 Arizona $55,724 Ohio $55,684 Georgia $55,157 Indiana $54,894 Wyoming $54,843 Utah $54,763

Iowa $54,728 Kansas $54,454 Louisiana $54,374 North Carolina $54,345 Missouri $54,334 Florida $54,111 Montana $53,991 Nebraska $53,876

Kentucky $53,813 South Carolina $53,585 Tennessee $53,442 Idaho $53,385 New Mexico $52,967 Oklahoma $52,876 Alabama $52,538 South Dakota $51,972

Arkansas $51,663 West Virginia $51,497 Mississippi $51,000

Top Paying Cities for Mechanical Design Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $60,264
Albion: $59,263
Ashaway: $60,493

Adamsville, RI $60,264 Albion, RI $59,263 Ashaway, RI $60,493 Barrington, RI $59,263 Block Island, RI $60,178 Bradford, RI $60,453 Bristol, RI $59,206 Carolina, RI $59,961

Charlestown, RI $60,024 Chepachet, RI $59,149 Clayville, RI $59,206 Coventry, RI $59,149 West Greenwich, RI $59,109 East Greenwich, RI $59,189 Exeter, RI $60,453 Fiskeville, RI $59,263

Forestdale, RI $59,206 Foster, RI $59,109 Glendale, RI $59,109 Greene, RI $59,772 Greenville, RI $59,263 Harmony, RI $59,246 Harrisville, RI $59,149 Hope, RI $59,263

Hope Valley, RI $60,493 Hopkinton, RI $60,510 Jamestown, RI $59,904 Kenyon, RI $60,436 Little Compton, RI $60,241 Manville, RI $59,263 Mapleville, RI $59,109 Newport, RI $59,915

Middletown, RI $60,167 North Kingstown, RI $59,092 North Scituate, RI $59,246 Oakland, RI $59,166 Pascoag, RI $59,132 Pawtucket, RI $59,263 Central Falls, RI $59,263 Cumberland, RI $59,263

Lincoln, RI $59,263 Portsmouth, RI $59,675 Prudence Island, RI $59,149 Rockville, RI $60,510 Saunderstown, RI $59,938 Shannock, RI $60,419 Slatersville, RI $59,206 Slocum, RI $59,938

Tiverton, RI $60,281 Wakefield, RI $59,875 Kingston, RI $59,887 Narragansett, RI $59,898 Peace Dale, RI $59,875 Warren, RI $59,246 Warwick, RI $59,263 Westerly, RI $60,527

West Kingston, RI $59,921 West Warwick, RI $59,263 Wood River Junction, RI $60,453 Woonsocket, RI $59,206 North Smithfield, RI $59,246 Wyoming, RI $60,436 Providence, RI $59,263 Cranston, RI $59,263

North Providence, RI $59,263 East Providence, RI $59,263 Riverside, RI $59,263 Rumford, RI $59,263 Smithfield, RI $59,263 Johnston, RI $59,263

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mechanical Design Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$55,324

Average $59,704/year

$68,740

$4,610

Average $4,975/month

$5,728

$1,064

Average $1,148/week

$1,322

$27

Average $29/hour

$33

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$68,740	$5,728	$1,322	$33
Average	$59,704	$4,975	$1,148	$29
25th Percentile	$55,324	$4,610	$1,064	$27

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