Mechanical Engineers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,560.00 | $99,510.00 | $126,990.00 |
| Virginia | $66,970.00 | $101,900.00 | $128,020.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $86,850.00 | $110,870.00 | $146,940.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $89,250.00 | $121,700.00 | $138,990.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $69,610.00 | $91,910.00 | $110,120.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $59,050.00 | $78,980.00 | $101,270.00 |
| Crater Area | $66,610.00 | $93,720.00 | $115,920.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $75,680.00 | $100,610.00 | $116,710.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $61,090.00 | $80,700.00 | $102,990.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $88,920.00 | $110,010.00 | $142,690.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $67,190.00 | $93,710.00 | $117,200.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $61,240.00 | $77,300.00 | $97,450.00 |
| South Central | $53,820.00 | $72,910.00 | $87,660.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | $63,390.00 | $82,510.00 | $95,650.00 |
| Western Virginia | $61,330.00 | $82,910.00 | $93,280.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
