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Northline Product Design

Mechanical design engineer role from about $85,000 a year, hybrid in Los Angeles. Which industry is it, and which CAD software does the team use?

Ironbridge Engineering

Design engineer role in Houston at $65,000 to $90,000 a year, on site. How many years of experience do you have, and do you hold an FE or PE?

Lakeview Designworks

Remote product design role across New York and Chicago at about $78,000 a year. What is your education, and are you comfortable with 3D modeling?

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Design engineer jobs in the United States: pay and licensing

A design engineer in the United States typically earns $65,000 to $90,000 a year, while averages across several salary surveys run from about $82,000 to $148,000. Top earners can reach about $195,000. These are approximate figures for November 2026. To find current offers in your area, create a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate salaries in United States, November 2026 (salary surveys)
LevelSalary
Entry-level design engineer, per yearabout $60,000 to $65,000
Typical range, per year$65,000 to $90,000
Average across surveys, per yearabout $82,000 to $148,000
Median total compensation, per year (one survey)about $145,000
Top earners, per yearup to about $195,000

Licensing and the PE route

A Professional Engineer (PE) license is a separate step. In the US it requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, a pass in the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, and four years of qualifying engineering experience under a PE. In most states there are industrial exemptions, so an engineer who designs products for a factory often does not need a PE. In New York, the Engineer in Training application costs a $70 fee.

Software and tools

CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation can cost $2,000 to $5,000 per license a year, so the software your employer uses matters when you compare jobs. Name the programs you know in the request, and say whether you have worked with the team's file formats.

Season and project timing

The climate has winter from December to February and summer from June to August, but design work runs all year and the salary figures do not change by season. Project deadlines usually follow the company's launch calendar, so ask about the start date in the request.

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Name the industry, the software you use, the workplace (on site, hybrid or remote), the schedule, the employment status, your years of experience and education, and whether a PE license is needed for the role. State the salary you expect.

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How much does a design engineer earn in the US?

Typical pay is $65,000 to $90,000 a year, and averages across surveys run from about $82,000 to $148,000.

Do I need a PE license?

Not for most industrial design work. In most states there are industrial exemptions from PE licensing.

What does a PE license cost in New York?

The Engineer in Training application costs a $70 fee, and the route to a PE also needs a degree and the FE exam.

How long does it take to become a PE?

The usual route is a bachelor's degree, the FE exam and four years of qualifying experience under a PE.

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