Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area
All-industry
Estimated employment100
Employment RSE6.70
Mean wage$44.84
Mean RSE2.10
10th percentile wage$32.61
25th percentile wage$36.01
50th percentile wage$42.94
75th percentile wage$51.79
90th percentile wage$62.70
Mechanical Engineers (17-2141)
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.
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$42.94 $37.01  $5.93
2019$42.07+2.1%$36.26 +2.1%$5.81
2018$41.10+2.3%$35.43 +2.3%$5.68
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$42.94 $17.11  $25.83
2019$42.07+2.1%$16.62 +2.9%$25.44
2018$41.10+2.3%$16.14 +3.0%$24.97
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $48.63 50
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42.94 100
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40.41 200
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $40.41 200
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $42.94 100
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34.47 60
Wages in other areas
Note: 202002 Microdata
Publication Date: April 2021