Career Profile
Mechanical Engineers
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.
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Mechanical Engineers
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 56 openings per year are projected for Mechanical Engineers .
Employment Change
Employment for Mechanical Engineers is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.7% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $46.24/hour. Entry level workers are paid $31.47, while experienced workers are paid $57.17. The median wage is significantly above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 579 Mechanical Engineers in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 664.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Mechanical Engineers are Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services, Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing, and Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Mechanical Engineers include Engineering and Technology, Mathematics, and Design.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Mechanical Engineers is Bachelor's. 95% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.