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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2141

Mechanical Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 33%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of mechanical engineers typically cannot be done from home. The score of 33% means only part of the detailed job titles in this group were judged teleworkable. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 286,760 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $102,320 ($49.19 an hour).

US employment

286,760

Median annual wage

$102,320

Mean annual wage

$110,080

Median hourly wage

$49.19

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Electrical Engineers$111,910$9,590 (+9.4%)4Bachelor's degree
Architectural and Engineering Managers$167,740$65,420 (+63.9%)4Bachelor's degree
Aerospace Engineers$134,830$32,510 (+31.8%)4Bachelor's degree
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$127,590$25,270 (+24.7%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. Michigan31,830
  2. 2. California27,090
  3. 3. Texas18,790
  4. 4. Ohio16,420
  5. 5. Pennsylvania14,300
  6. 6. Illinois9,920
  7. 7. Massachusetts9,430
  8. 8. North Carolina9,390
  9. 9. Washington9,350
  10. 10. Florida8,860

States that pay the most

  1. 1. New Mexico$141,490
  2. 2. District of Columbia$130,000
  3. 3. Alaska$129,990
  4. 4. California$126,370
  5. 5. Massachusetts$122,670
  6. 6. Wyoming$116,910
  7. 7. Rhode Island$115,270
  8. 8. Louisiana$114,050
  9. 9. Maryland$111,740
  10. 10. Washington$109,370

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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