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Frequently asked questions about Mechanical Project Engineer salaries
The average salary for Mechanical Project Engineer is $118,447 per year or $57 per hour, with top earners making up to $175,404 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $97,132 (25th percentile) to $145,959 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 486 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Mechanical Project Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Mechanical Project Engineer is $145,959 per year, $12,163 per month or $70 per hour.
The lowest salary for Mechanical Project Engineer is $97,132 per year, $8,094 per month or $47 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Mechanical Project Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $92,647 per year (estimate) and goes up to $224,806 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
Recent salaries shared by Project Engineer Mechanical
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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 Project Engineer
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15+ years
$107K - $124K/yr
Mason, OH
submitted on May 12, 2025
$107K - $124K/yr
Mechanical Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$82K/yr
($82K • $0)
Irvine, CA
submitted on Apr 28, 2025
$82K/yr
$82K • $0
Mechanical Project Engineer
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10-14 years
$113K - $131K/yr
Southfield, MI
submitted on Apr 16, 2025
$113K - $131K/yr
Mechanical Project Engineer
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1-3 years
$63K - $73K/yr
Salem, OH
submitted on Apr 8, 2025
$63K - $73K/yr
Mechanical Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$90K/yr
($85K • $5K)
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Apr 3, 2025
$90K/yr
$85K • $5K
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Mechanical Project Engineer
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15+ years
$84K - $98K/yr
Auburn Hills, MI
submitted on Mar 26, 2025
$84K - $98K/yr
Mechanical Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$85K/yr
($85K • $0)
Port Washington, WI
submitted on Mar 15, 2025
$85K/yr
$85K • $0
Mechanical Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$101K/yr
($96K • $5K)
Greenville, SC
submitted on Mar 10, 2025
$101K/yr
$96K • $5K
Mechanical Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$102K - $118K/yr
Muscatine, IA
submitted on Feb 26, 2025
$102K - $118K/yr
Mechanical Project Engineer
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4-6 years
$92K - $107K/yr
Marietta, GA
submitted on Feb 17, 2025
$92K - $107K/yr
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