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Job outlook for mechanical engineering professors in the United States
Are mechanical engineering professor jobs in demand?
Mechanical engineering professor job and salary trends over time
Mechanical engineering professor jobs over time
Mechanical engineering professor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 989 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,075 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,007 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,047 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,046 | 0.00% |
Average mechanical engineering professor salary over time
Mechanical engineering professor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $54,405 | $26.16 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $53,045 | $25.50 | --0.7% |
| 2023 | $53,417 | $25.68 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $51,653 | $24.83 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | $51,217 | $24.62 | +2.6% |
Mechanical engineering professor jobs by state
Most common states for mechanical engineering professors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 303 | 44% |
| 2 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 919 | 22% |
| 3 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 670 | 22% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,473 | 21% |
| 5 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 287 | 21% |
| 6 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 222 | 21% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 155 | 21% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,704 | 20% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,126 | 20% |
| 10 | Delaware | 961,939 | 191 | 20% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 172 | 20% |
| 12 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 152 | 20% |
| 13 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,312 | 18% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 104 | 18% |
| 15 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 336 | 17% |
| 16 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 886 | 16% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 209 | 16% |
| 18 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 173 | 16% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 916 | 15% |
| 20 | Vermont | 623,657 | 91 | 15% |
Most common cities for mechanical engineering professors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coral Gables | 2 | 4% | $39,369 |
| 2 | Ames | 1 | 2% | $63,063 |
| 3 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $80,090 |
| 4 | Washington | 1 | 0% | $107,964 |
Mechanical Engineering Professor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of mechanical engineering professor experts
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Cincinnati State Technical & Community College
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Uises Gonzalez-Valle
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
What will help Mechanical Engineering Professors increase their earning potential?
Uises Gonzalez-Valle: The beginning of professional life is not simple independent of the career path that you follow and ME and MET can have their own complications. However, some good advice would be to develop independence and adaptability which are key traits of an engineer, and always keep yourself updated with the most recent technological developments. If you are independent and adaptable, you have all the skills to learn and further your professional development. In addition, I would say it is essential to start building a network, including peers and mentors. Having a strong network of peers and mentors helps you significantly to progress in your professional line. From day-to-day to daily changing decisions, having a strong network to support would significantly help in building your professional path. Lastly, I would say that having a good Work-life balance is vital too, since our personal life is as important as our professional life. Remember, we should work to live instead of live to work.
Mike DeVore Ph.D.
Professor & Program ChairCincinnati State Technical & Community College
Mechanical Engineering Technology
What hard/technical skills are most important for Mechanical Engineering Professors?
Mike DeVore Ph.D.: -Computer-Aided Design
-Knowledge of manufacturing processes
-A good mathematics foundation
-Technical communication
-Problem solving
Charles Jenckes
Assistant ProfessorUniversity of North Carolina at Charlotte
Mechanical Engineering
What skills stand out on Mechanical Engineering Professor resumes?
Charles Jenckes: For new graduates
1.Where the candidate went to school and what was studied
2.GPA
3.Any successful internships
4.Projects completed by the student
How would you rate the starting salaries for Mechanical Engineering Professors, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Daisy Huang: Above average, but you won't be a millionaire easily (you can with some effort, saving, and investing well). It is very unlikely you'll ever be *super* wealthy, but it's also very unlikely you'll ever not find employment in your field. You'll have a solid ticket to a modestly comfortable life, with some luxuries, too.