Engineering Bear, DE Pop. 21,000

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Bear, Delaware

The median mechanical engineer salary in Bear, DE is $95,347 per year, which is 1% below the national median and 2% below the Delaware state average.

City Median
$95,347
vs State Avg
$-1,926
vs National
$-963
Cost of Living
99%

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Bear by Experience

In Bear, an entry-level mechanical engineer earns around $64,350, while experienced professionals earn up to $136,620 per year. The local cost of living index is 99% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$64,350
$-650 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$95,040
$-960 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$136,620
$-1,380 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Bear, DE

Percentile Bear
10th Percentile $62,766
25th Percentile $78,012
Median (50th) $95,347
75th Percentile $118,404
90th Percentile $144,738

Mechanical Engineer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$101,126
Pop. 70,898
Newark, DE
$98,236
Pop. 33,398
Middletown, DE
$94,384
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$92,458
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer in Bear

Education

Most mechanical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Bear and the surrounding Delaware area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

SolidWorks/CADThermodynamicsFEAManufacturingMaterials SciencePE License

Job Outlook

Nationally, mechanical engineer employment is projected to grow 2% over the next decade (as fast as average). Demand in Bear may vary based on local industry and population growth.