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Mechanical Engineers

A comprehensive guide to Mechanical Engineers licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$102,359 / yr

Min. Education

Degree required

Job Outlook

Comparable to national median earnings

Top Paying State

New Mexico

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
NM
New MexicoCompact: No
$141,490High CoL Adjusted
Preliminary/temporary licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
AK
AlaskaCompact: Yes
$129,990High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state boardVaries by boardDetails
CA
CaliforniaCompact: Yes
$126,370High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board1-17 yearsDetails
MA
MassachusettsCompact: Pending
$122,670High CoL Adjusted
Preliminary/temporary licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
WY
WyomingCompact: Yes
$116,910High CoL Adjusted
Tied to businessSpecific course requiredVaries by boardDetails
RI
Rhode IslandCompact: No
$115,270High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseDegree requiredVaries by boardDetails
Showing 1-6 of 50 states