Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Recent salaries shared by Mechanical Test Engineer
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$83K/yr
($83K • $0)
Cedar Rapids, IA
submitted on Aug 24, 2023
$83K/yr
$83K • $0
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$80K - $93K/yr
San Diego, CA
submitted on Jun 12, 2023
$80K - $93K/yr
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$52K - $61K/yr
Needham, MA
submitted on Jun 1, 2023
$52K - $61K/yr
Mechanical Test Engineer
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4-6 years
$86K - $99K/yr
Cleveland, OH
submitted on Jun 1, 2023
$86K - $99K/yr
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$91K/yr
($91K • $0)
Grand Blanc, MI
submitted on Apr 16, 2023
$91K/yr
$91K • $0
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Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$128K - $149K/yr
Palo Alto, CA
submitted on Mar 27, 2023
$128K - $149K/yr
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$70K/yr
($70K • $0)
San Jose, CA
submitted on Feb 27, 2023
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$94K/yr
($94K • $0)
Mountain View, CA
submitted on Feb 15, 2023
$94K/yr
$94K • $0
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$73K/yr
($73K • $0)
Delafield, WI
submitted on Jan 4, 2023
$73K/yr
$73K • $0
Mechanical Test Engineer
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1-3 years
$53K/yr
($53K • $0)
Franklin Lakes, NJ
submitted on Nov 29, 2022
$53K/yr
$53K • $0
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Top paying industries
The top 3 paying industries for Mechanical Test Engineer in United States are Manufacturing with a median total pay of $128,974, Information Technology with a median total pay of $102,783 and Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $101,689.
Manufacturing
The top paying company in Manufacturing for Mechanical Test Engineer is Tesla.
Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Test Engineer salaries
The average salary for Mechanical Test Engineer is $107,657 per year or $52 per hour, with top earners making up to $167,004 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $86,095 (25th percentile) to $136,038 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 126 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mechanical Test Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Mechanical Test Engineer is $136,038 per year, $11,336 per month or $65 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mechanical Test Engineer is $86,095 per year, $7,175 per month or $41 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Mechanical Test Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $115,326 per year (estimate) and goes up to $237,425 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.