Labour Market Insight: Mechanical Engineering Jobs

Mechanical Engineers plan, design, organise and oversee the assembly, erection, operation and maintenance of mechanical and process plant and installations.

Most Mechanical Engineers work in:

  • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Mining
  • Construction.

Employment Statistics: Mechanical Engineer

14 000

Number of Mechanical Engineers
employed in Australia

7500

Number of Civil Engineers
employed in Australia

80% : 20%

Ratio of male Mechanical Engineers to
female Mechanical Engineers

13.7%

Projected job growth
In 5 years

30%

Mechanical Engineers as a percentage of all Engineers

$120K

Median base salary for
qualified Mechanical Engineers

Employment Destinations: Mechanical Engineer

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Main Sectors

Construction

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Construction

Transport

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