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Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies Majors’ Salary Over the Career
This figure shows median earnings by age for those who majored in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies but have a bachelor’s degree only: “This Major (BA only)”, and those who majored in Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies but obtained a masters degree or higher: “This Major (Grad Degree)”. For reference, “All Majors (BA only)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a bachelor’s degree only, and “All Majors (Grad Degree)” contains the median income for all college graduates who have a Master’s degree or higher.
This table highlights key outcomes for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors, compared to averages for all college graduates.
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Top 10 Early-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 25-35 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 25-35 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Mechanical Engineers | 86,400 |
| 8 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 82,800 |
| 8 | Engineers, nec | 81,700 |
| 6 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 64,500 |
| 3 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 95,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 52,100 |
| 3 | Civil Engineers | 79,400 |
| 2 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 86,600 |
| 2 | Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers | 64,300 |
| 2 | Aerospace Engineers | 103,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Bachelor’s only)
These are the top occupations for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have a BA only (no graduate degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 with a BA only who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Mechanical Engineers | 127,000 |
| 9 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 122,000 |
| 5 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 110,000 |
| 4 | Engineers, nec | 119,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 73,300 |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 143,000 |
| 3 | Aerospace Engineers | 159,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
| 3 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 65,500 |
| 2 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 188,000 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Occupations (Master’s Degree or higher)
These are the top occupations for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 who have completed graduate work (Masters, PhD, Professional Degree) and the median income they received in the occupation. The share indicates the percentage of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 with graduate degrees who worked in that occupation.
| Share | Occupation | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Managers, nec (including Postmasters) | 167,000 |
| 7 | Mechanical Engineers | 119,000 |
| 6 | Engineers, nec | 145,000 |
| 4 | Chief executives and legislators/public administration | 179,000 |
| 4 | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | 103,000 |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 41,300 |
| 4 | Industrial Engineers, including Health and Safety | 140,000 |
| 3 | First-Line Supervisors of Sales Workers | 70,600 |
| 3 | Aerospace Engineers | 178,000 |
| 3 | Unemployed | 0 |
Top 10 Early-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 25-35 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 25-35 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 88,000 |
| 6 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 91,400 |
| 5 | Machinery, except electrical, n.e.c. | 84,100 |
| 4 | Automotive repair and related services | 66,700 |
| 4 | Motor vehicle dealers | 66,000 |
| 4 | All construction | 60,600 |
| 3 | Aircraft and parts | 97,700 |
| 3 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 84,100 |
| 2 | Computer and data processing services | 97,200 |
| 2 | Colleges and universities | 79,800 |
Top 10 Mid-Career Industries
These are the top industries for Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 and the median income they received in the industry. The share indicates the percentage of Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies majors aged 45-55 who worked in that industry.
| Share | Industry | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment | 129,000 |
| 5 | Aircraft and parts | 159,000 |
| 5 | All construction | 81,100 |
| 4 | Engineering, architectural, and surveying services | 111,000 |
| 4 | Machinery, except electrical, n.e.c. | 107,000 |
| 3 | Automotive repair and related services | 63,300 |
| 3 | Motor vehicle dealers | 100,000 |
| 3 | N/A (not applicable) | 0 |
| 3 | Computer and data processing services | 139,000 |
| 2 | Electrical machinery, equipment, and supplies, n.e.c. | 121,000 |
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