Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mechanical Engineers, R&D salary
Across all U.S. worksites, Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed 11 certified LCAs for Mechanical Engineers, R&D (SOC 17-2144) with a median base wage of $95,285.
- Median
- $95,285
- 25th pct
- $71,000
- 75th pct
- $95,285
- 90th pct
- $105,000
BY DOL WAGE LEVEL (APPROXIMATE SENIORITY)
*Levels are set by the job’s requirements, not the worker’s years; the year bands are an approximate guide. Medians shown only with 3+ filings from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Questions
What is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mechanical Engineers, R&D salary?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology filed a median base wage of $95,285 across 11 DOL filings for visa-sponsored Mechanical Engineers, R&D positions in FY2026 (25th–75th percentile $71,000–$95,285).
How does pay change with seniority?
By DOL wage level: Level I $71,000 (5 filings), Level III $95,285 (6 filings). Levels reflect the job's requirements and are only an approximate guide to years of experience.
Does this include bonus or stock?
No. These are base wages from Labor Condition Applications. Bonus and equity are not reported.
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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = midpoint of the filed base-wage range, annualized (base pay, not bonus or equity). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.