How much do mechanical engineers get paid?
A mechanical engineers salary varies depending on the type of firm or business that employs the engineer. For 2008 the median income for mechanical engineers in specific fields were as follows: Manufacturing $75,360, Federal Government $67,810, Engineer and Architectural $69,520, Construction and Related Machinery $62,450. For more information on mechanical engineering and salaries visit www.engineersalary.com/Mechanical.