Mechanical Engineer IV Salary in the United States

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Mechanical Engineer IV Salary

How much does a Mechanical Engineer IV make in the United States? The average Mechanical Engineer IV salary in the United States is $134,209 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $121,510 and $147,396. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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10th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary $109,947 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary $121,510 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary $134,209 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary $147,396 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Mechanical Engineer IV Salary $159,401 US July 25, 2023
25% $121,510 10% $109,947 90% $159,401 75% $147,396 $134,209 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Mechanical Engineer IV

Mechanical Engineer IV designs, develops, prototypes, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Develops specifications for new parts or prototypes. Being a Mechanical Engineer IV identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products. Uses CAD software and other design and modeling tools to develop and improve parts and products. Additionally, Mechanical Engineer IV conducts analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures in prototypes or products. Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Mechanical Engineer IV work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Mechanical Engineer IV typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Mechanical Engineer IV Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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