Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii
Considering a career as a Mechanical Engineer in Hawaii?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii is growing faster than average.
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Mechanical Engineers in Hawaii earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Mechanical Engineers Work in Hawaii?
740 people worked as Mechanical Engineers in 2018 in this state.
There were 680 Mechanical Engineers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 3,600 Mechanical Engineers working in it, which means Hawaii has fewer Mechanical Engineers than average.
Job Projections for Hawaii
Jobs for Mechanical Engineers in this state are growing at a rate of 9.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 8.8%.
Hawaii Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 810 jobs for Hawaii Mechanical Engineers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 21,200 annual jobs and 314,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Mechanical Engineers Make in Hawaii?
In 2018 wages for Mechanical Engineers ranged from $52,050 to $116,430 with $78,490 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $25.03 to $55.98. The median hourly rate was $37.74.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $37.35 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.39.
The median salary in Hawaii is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Hawaii Metros for Mechanical Engineers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Mechanical Engineers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | 680 | $78,350 |
Top States for Mechanical Engineers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Mechanical Engineers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 43,890 | $87,790 |
| California | 27,330 | $101,430 |
| Texas | 20,820 | $94,580 |
| Illinois | 17,320 | $89,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 16,590 | $81,270 |
| Ohio | 15,300 | $77,450 |
| New York | 11,280 | $87,470 |
| Wisconsin | 11,270 | $76,140 |
| Massachusetts | 9,130 | $93,630 |
| Minnesota | 8,340 | $82,110 |
| North Carolina | 8,000 | $82,730 |
| Indiana | 7,770 | $77,580 |
| Washington | 7,750 | $90,510 |
| Virginia | 7,590 | $93,990 |
| Florida | 7,370 | $83,160 |
| South Carolina | 6,000 | $89,070 |
| Maryland | 5,670 | $100,850 |
| New Jersey | 5,090 | $92,510 |
| Arizona | 4,770 | $92,870 |
| Georgia | 4,750 | $81,660 |
Below are the states where Mechanical Engineers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $114,450 |
| New Mexico | $111,320 |
| Alaska | $107,960 |
| Delaware | $103,230 |
| California | $101,430 |
| Maryland | $100,850 |
| Texas | $94,580 |
| Virginia | $93,990 |
| Louisiana | $93,820 |
| Massachusetts | $93,630 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Michel Villeneuve under License
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