Mechanical Engineer salary in US Midwest Region

Average salary
$73,000/yr
Based on 3,326 income tax records
$29,500
$135,500
Age:
Average salary by age
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26-35
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$74K
 
$87K
 
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$88K
$29,500
$135,500
How much do Mechanical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $73,000 per year. This is based on data from 3,326 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mechanical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanical Engineer salary can vary between $29,500 to $135,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Mechanical Engineer salary by location

Mechanical Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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3M, US Midwest Region
12 income tax records
$103,000/yr
$76K – $110K
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Caterpillar, US Midwest Region
25 income tax records
$102,500/yr
$51K – $134K
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Deere & Company, US Midwest Region
16 income tax records
$93,000/yr
$56K – $116K
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General Electric Company, US Midwest Region
25 income tax records
$90,500/yr
$65K – $141K
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Cummins, US Midwest Region
32 income tax records
$90,500/yr
$65K – $152K
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Ford Motor Company, US Midwest Region
51 income tax records
$89,500/yr
$67K – $133K
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Chrysler, US Midwest Region
35 income tax records
$88,500/yr
$69K – $116K
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General Motors, US Midwest Region
90 income tax records
$88,500/yr
$48K – $138K
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Bmc, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$86,500/yr
$40K – $191K
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US Department Of Defense, US Midwest Region
91 income tax records
$86,000/yr
$31K – $122K
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Black & Veatch, US Midwest Region
17 income tax records
$79,000/yr
$29K – $121K
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Boeing, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$77,500/yr
$43K – $146K
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Dematic Corp, US Midwest Region
13 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$61K – $108K
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Nexteer Automotive, US Midwest Region
15 income tax records
$72,500/yr
$61K – $109K
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Honeywell International, US Midwest Region
47 income tax records
$71,500/yr
$28K – $95K
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ADP, US Midwest Region
18 income tax records
$68,500/yr
$27K – $138K
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Insperity, US Midwest Region
10 income tax records
$64,000/yr
$38K – $70K
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Rogers Freels Associates, US Midwest Region
11 income tax records
$56,500/yr
$33K – $73K
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Aerotek, US Midwest Region
19 income tax records
$44,500/yr
$25K – $71K

Mechanical Engineer demographics in US Midwest Region

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53% are single
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47% are married
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29% have kids
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56% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Mechanical Engineers in US Midwest Region

3,326 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mechanical engineer in US Midwest Region is $73,000 per year. Mechanical engineer salaries in US Midwest Region can vary between $29,500 to $135,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 3,326 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mechanical engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers in US Midwest Region: 3M ($103,000 a year), Caterpillar ($102,500 a year), and Deere & Company ($93,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers in US Midwest Region: Peoria Metro Area, IL ($90,000 a year), Cedar Rapids Metro Area, IA ($88,000 a year), and Huntington Metro Area, WV ($87,500 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.