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17-2141 Mechanical Engineers

Occupational Description:
Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Southwest Minnesota	330	35	$41.89/hr	$28.79/hr	$35.56/hr	$39.51/hr	$49.16/hr	$56.91/hr
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley
EDR 8 - Southwest	130	28	$43.66/hr	$31.97/hr	$38.80/hr	$38.96/hr	$49.59/hr	$49.59/hr
EDR 9 - South Central	170	21	$40.91/hr	$25.40/hr	$31.95/hr	$39.24/hr	$48.23/hr	$59.21/hr
Minnesota	5,660	249	$49.14/hr	$31.91/hr	$38.31/hr	$46.81/hr	$57.23/hr	$66.92/hr
U S	281,290	4,501	$52.12/hr	$31.98/hr	$39.21/hr	$49.29/hr	$62.89/hr	$78.00/hr

Leading Industries for Mechanical Engineers

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and Mining	N/A	N/A
Construction	110	$41.37/hr
Manufacturing	3,680	$47.70/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities	400	$44.88/hr
Information	N/A	N/A
Financial Activities	20	$47.38/hr
Professional and Business Services	1,190	$48.51/hr
Education and Health Services	210	$39.26/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	20	$30.88/hr
Other Services	10	N/A
Public Administration	10	$51.52/hr

Other Regional Data for Mechanical Engineers

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	40	$42.03/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	70	$39.87/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	120	$39.25/hr	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	140	$41.98/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	140	$45.85/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	180	$40.50/hr	14.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	180	$40.50/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	180	$54.73/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	250	$39.51/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	280	$41.73/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	290	$42.56/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	330	$39.51/hr	14.1%
Southeast Minnesota	390	$41.73/hr	16.0%
Central Minnesota	400	$45.28/hr	17.8%
Northwest Balance of State	410	$37.33/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	440	$37.63/hr	18.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	3,820	$49.05/hr	12.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	4,170	$48.90/hr	N/A
Minnesota	5,660	$46.81/hr	13.7%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Materials Scientists	370	$50.84/hr	8.2%
Aerospace Engineers	250	$69.50/hr	10.9%
Engineers, All Other	1,900	$53.67/hr	7.2%
Nuclear Engineers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical Engineers	3,960	$51.18/hr	4.9%
Materials Engineers	200	$47.33/hr	5.5%
Commercial and Industrial Designers	890	$38.93/hr	5.9%
Computer Hardware Engineers	230	$55.53/hr	4.4%
Petroleum Engineers	90	$79.46/hr	10.1%
Mechanical Drafters	1,320	$31.11/hr	-3.6%

Task for Mechanical Engineers

Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information.
Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Provide technical direction to other engineers or engineering support personnel.
Develop engineering specifications or cost estimates for automotive design concepts.
Prepare or present technical or project status reports.
Perform personnel functions, such as supervision of production workers, technicians, technologists, or other engineers.
Design integrated mechanical or alternative systems, such as mechanical cooling systems with natural ventilation systems, to improve energy efficiency.
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, or maintain mechanical products, equipment, systems or processes to meet requirements.
Coordinate production activities with other functional units, such as procurement, maintenance, or quality control.