Median pay in the State of Hawaii (2023)*:
$97,140 per year

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Typical Entry -Level Education:
Bachelor’s degree

On-the-job Training:
None

Work Environment:
Mechanical engineers generally work in offices. They may occasionally visit worksites where a problem or piece of equipment needs their personal attention. Mechanical engineers work mostly in engineering services, research and development, and manufacturing.

How to Become a Mechanical Engineer:
Mechanical engineers typically need a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology. All states and the District of Columbia require mechanical engineers who sell services to the public to be licensed.

Resources:

• University of Hawaii Mānoa College of Engineering: Located in beautiful Mānoa Valley, the University of Hawaiʻi College of Engineering offers B.S. degrees in Civil and Environmental, Computer, Construction, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering, as well as Engineering Science (Aerospace and Biomedical focuses). M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Civil and Environmental, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering. www.eng.hawaii.edu
• University of Hawaii Hawaii Community College (Hilo) – Architecture, Engineering & Construction Technologies: This program involves the hands-on application of technical expertise to engineering tasks in a wide range of industries. hawaii.hawaii.edu/aec

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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/

Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/