The median mechanical engineer role advertised on Verde Talent posts $134,000 a year. Here is the spread, how it moves by state, and how it compares to neighbouring roles.
The median advertised mechanical engineer salary is $134,000 a year. Half of the postings behind that figure fall between $107,000 and $147,959, and the full advertised range runs $66,000 to $187,000.
The median works out at $64.42 an hour, annualised over 2,080 hours. Postings that quote an hourly rate are converted the same way.
On advertised pay today, California ($146,000) and Massachusetts ($134,000). Only states with enough postings to median are listed.
Against the same benchmark on Verde Talent: Legal & Compliance at $140,000, Software & Data Engineer at $131,200 and Marketing & Communications at $123,750, versus $134,000 for mechanical engineer.
From 41 live US postings that advertise pay, across 8 employers, out of 49 open mechanical engineer roles on Verde Talent. They are what employers advertise rather than offers made or salaries paid, and the page is rebuilt daily.
Figures are what employers advertise in live postings, not offers made or salaries paid. Hourly rates are annualised. Updated daily.
Data updated November 8, 2026