Mechanical Designer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Mechanical Designer make in the United States? The average Mechanical Designer salary in the United States is $57,280 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $48,776 and $70,009. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Mechanical Designer/Drafter with Security Clearance
PURVIS Systems Incorporated - MIDDLETOWN , RI
PURVIS has an immediate full-time position open for a Mechanical Designer/Drafter with experience in SolidWorks, AutoCAD and PCB (printed circuit board) softwar
- 1 day ago
Mechanical Equipment Lead Designer with Security Clearance
Amentum - ENGLEWOOD , CO
Amentum is looking for a Lead Mechanical Equipment Designer to join a team of engineering and design personnel serving the Nuclear Services & Technology Busines
- 1 day ago
Senior Mechanical Designer and Drafter- Secret Clearance with Security Clearance
QuEST Defense Systems & Solutions, Inc. - CINCINNATI , OH
Job Role * Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies related to Aero-engines in the form of 2D cross sections, 3D reusable models, tolerance stack-ups
- 1 day ago
Mechanical Designer
Salas O'Brien - VISTA , CA
Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving positive impact for our clients, our team, a
- 1 day ago
Mechanical Designer
Entegee - MAPLE GROVE , MN
We have an 8-12 month contract assignment for a Solidworks Mechanical Designer. Candidate will be working on the design of injection molded plastic parts, stain
- 2 days ago
Mechanical Designer
SEEK Professionals, LLC - APPLETON , WI
Are you a motivated Mechanical Designer looking for your next opportunity. Do you have 1-8 years’ experience and strong Solidworks skills. Our client is expecti
- 2 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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57280

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
49668
70688
57854
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Designer in the United States. The base salary for Mechanical Designer ranges from $48,776 to $70,009 with the average base salary of $57,280. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,668 to $70,688 with the average total cash compensation of $57,854.

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