How much do mechanical engineers start off making?

• New York averages $68,581 a year ($32.97 an hour)

• New Hampshire averages $66,546 a year ($31.99 an hour)

• Vermont averages $62,975 a year ($30.28 an hour)

• Wyoming averages $61,174 a year ($29.41 an hour)

• Massachusetts averages $59,825 a year ($28.76 an hour)

Lowest paying states for entry level mechanical engineering positions:

• Arkansas averages $48,262 a year ($23.20 an hour)

• Michigan averages $48,186 a year ($23.17 an hour)

• Illinois averages $48,001 a year ( $23.08 an hour)

• Texas averages $47,473 a year ( $22.82 an hour)

• North Carolina averages $43,888 a year ($21.10 an hour)

Top companies for entry level mechanical engineering positions:

• Northrop Grumman averages $81,313 per year (range: $80K - $85K)

• AECOM averages $86,732 a year (range: $84K - $89K)

• General Dynamics Mission Systems averages $95,904 per year (range: $92K - $97K)

• Aerotek averages $129,100 a year (range: $61K - $164K)

• BAE Systems USA averages $90,170 a year (range: $69K - $92K)

• Harris averages $78,591 a year (range: $75K - $84K)

• Carollo Engineers averages $98,707 a year (range: $96K - $116K)