How much do mechanical engineering internships pay?

A paid internship for a mechanical engineer might look like:

• Hours: 15-30 hours per week not to interfere with classes.

• Length: Semesters run 16 weeks from start to finish, so the position is generally 12-14 weeks.

• Pay: The current competitive pay is $15-$22 per hour.

• Hiring Criteria: Along with your company's desired attributes, GPA, major, graduation date, and completed coursework.

Not all mechanical engineering internships pay the same. Depending on the location of the internship may impact how much you can earn.

Top five states in pay for mechanical engineers:

• California averages $56,151 a year or $27.00 an hour

• The District of Columbia averages $52,070 a year or $25.03 an hour

• Delaware averages $50,499 a year or $24.28 an hour

• Arizona averages $50,229 a year or $24.15 an hour

• Alaska averages $49,081 a year or $23.60 an hour.

The bottom five states pay for mechanical engineering internships:

• Iowa averages $36,705 a year or $17.65 an hour

• South Dakota a year $35,437 or $17.04 an hour

• North Dakota Avery $33,659 a year or $16.18 an hour

• Wyoming averages $33,576 a year or $16.14 an hour

• Montana averages $33,081 a year or $15.90 an hour