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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

17-2141 Mechanical Engineers



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Southwest Minnesota 34034$44.13/hr$28.60/hr$32.93/hr$37.85/hr$46.33/hr$52.74/hr
EDR 6W- Upper Minnesota Valley  9      
EDR 8 - Southwest 13028$38.55/hr$29.99/hr$33.23/hr$37.49/hr$42.31/hr$48.00/hr
EDR 9 - South Central 18022$49.32/hr$27.48/hr$32.50/hr$39.12/hr$48.97/hr$58.41/hr
Minnesota 5,760259$47.10/hr$30.60/hr$35.74/hr$40.98/hr$51.12/hr$64.62/hr
U S 277,5602,220$50.33/hr$30.95/hr$38.43/hr$48.09/hr$61.25/hr$75.52/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction80$39.72/hr
Manufacturing3,740$41.02/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities210$38.28/hr
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services1,420$41.98/hr
Education and Health Services230$37.73/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration20$47.07/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State 40$39.26/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$38.63/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 110$38.12/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 120$37.99/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 130$38.43/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 220$51.40/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 220$37.83/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 230$39.14/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 230$38.88/hr4.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 240$37.36/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 310$39.96/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 340$37.85/hr8.4%
Southeast Minnesota 380$39.96/hr7.9%
Central Minnesota 390$39.02/hr10.5%
Northwest Balance of State 450$35.41/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 480$35.41/hr5.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 3,860$45.14/hr5.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,240$43.26/hrN/A
Minnesota 5,760$40.98/hr6.0%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Materials Scientists 390$44.05/hr3.4%
Aerospace Engineers 350$64.43/hr16.4%
Engineers, All Other 1,430$51.85/hr2.6%
Nuclear Engineers N/AN/AN/A
Electrical Engineers 3,510$50.09/hr3.9%
Materials Engineers 300$45.59/hr5.7%
Commercial and Industrial Designers 1,030$40.35/hr1.3%
Computer Hardware Engineers 390$53.30/hr-0.4%
Petroleum Engineers 110$65.16/hrN/A
Mechanical Drafters 1,690$31.92/hr-4.6%


  • 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.