A list of the most popular jobs for mechanical engineering majors. If you earn this type of degree, these are the kind of jobs you will find waiting for you after graduating. Median salaries have been included on this list. The trick with any college degree is to acquire one that will ultimately pay for itself. The careers on this list will help accomplish that. This list strictly involves undergraduate degrees. But mechanical engineering jobs are a dime-a-dozen
It does not include individuals who went on to acquire graduate degrees, such as a Masters or PhD. Hopefully this list will assist with your selection of degree/university as well as help with your job hunt upon graduation from school with your ME credentials. Good luck!
What are the most popular careers for mechanical engineers? Take a look here and see for yourself.
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Applications Engineer
Median Salary: $79,700 - 2Median Salary: $80,600
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Aviation/Aerospace Project Engineer
Median Salary: $97,000 - 4
Construction Project Engineer
Median Salary: $71,500 - 5
Construction Project Manager
Median Salary: $88,200 - 6
Design Engineering Manager
Median Salary: $105,000 - 7
Energy Engineer
Median Salary: $88,500 - 8
Field Sales Engineer
Median Salary: $93,400 - 9
HVAC Design Engineer
Median Salary: $67,100 - 10
HVAC Mechanical Engineer
Median Salary: $79,200 - 11
Industrial Project Engineer
Median Salary: $89,300 - 12
Manufacturing Engineer
Median Salary: $73,100 - 13
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Median Salary: $101,000 - 14
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Median Salary: $102,000 - 15
Manufacturing Project Engineer
Median Salary: $79,100 - 16
Manufacturing Project Manager
Median Salary: $83,200 - 17
Mechanical Design Engineer
Median Salary: $65,800 - 18Median Salary: $72,400
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Operations Manager
Median Salary: $72,500 - 20
Product Design Engineer
Median Salary: $77,700 - 21
Project Engineer
Median Salary: $86,800 - 22
Quality Assurance / Quality Control Engineer
Median Salary: $67,800 - 23
Research and Development Engineer
Median Salary: $88,000 - 24Median Salary: $73,700
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Vice President of Engineering
Median Salary: $158,000