Hiring a mechanical engineer: the market today
The short answer ·
1,146 open postings ask for a mechanical engineer as of Sep 25, 2026, from 169 employers. The median advertised minimum is $105,817. 608 of those postings are new in the last 30 days, so expect competition.
1,146open postings
169employers hiring
$105,817median advertised minimum
608new in 30 days
Who you're competing with
Open postings · Ayla, 2026-09-25
What it pays
Advertised minimum, 699 postings with pay · OPM actual pay, Jul 2026
Questions buyers ask
How hard is it to hire a mechanical engineer?
Hard. 169 employers are hiring the role right now, led by Northrop Grumman with 93 open postings.
What should I pay a mechanical engineer?
Advertised minimums center on $105,817. Federal staff in series 0830 average $136,451 in actual pay.