Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Mechanical Engineer Education Bachelor's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $99,600 This is the median salary for this occupation. Mechanical Engineers perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. General Information Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment such as centralized heat, gas, water, and steam systems. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Mechanical Engineer Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 43 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 43 openings per year are projected for Mechanical Engineer. +26.3% Employment Change Employment for Mechanical Engineer is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 26.3% between 2025 and 2030. $47.90 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $47.90/hour. Entry level workers are paid $26.96, while experienced workers are paid $67.61. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 408 Mechanical Engineer in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 515. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Mechanical Engineer are Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, All Other Industries, and Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Mechanical Engineer include Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Design. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Mechanical Engineer is Bachelor's. 90% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
