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  "dataset_id": "oews-occupation-v1",
  "version": "v1",
  "occupation": {
    "soc_code": "17-2141",
    "soc_title": "Mechanical Engineers",
    "slug": "mechanical-engineers-17-2141",
    "major_group": "17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations"
  },
  "headline": {
    "annual_median_wage_usd": 104110,
    "annual_mean_wage_usd": 113610,
    "employment_total": 296810,
    "as_of": "2025-05-31"
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      "p25": 84130,
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      "p90": 164340,
      "mean": 113610,
      "ratio_90_to_10": 2.22
    },
    "hourly": {
      "p10": 35.57,
      "p25": 40.45,
      "median": 50.05,
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      "p90": 79.01,
      "mean": 54.62
    }
  },
  "employment": {
    "total": 296810,
    "share_of_us_employment_pct": 0.19,
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      "name": "BLS OEWS — National employment estimate",
      "url": "https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/OEUN000000000000017214101",
      "series_id": "OEUN000000000000017214101",
      "as_of": "2025-05-31"
    }
  },
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    "as_of": "2025-05-31"
  },
  "top_paying_msas": [],
  "top_employing_msas": [],
  "verdict": "The 90/10 ratio for Mechanical Engineers is 2.22× — the national median is $104,110 but top decile earns $164,340. The spread exists; it's concentrated in geography, specialization, and industry sector. Knowing which end of the band you're on is the whole negotiation.",
  "submitted_components": null,
  "methodology_url": "https://officeblues.net/methodology#oews-salaries",
  "fetched_at": "2026-05-25T02:53:52.141Z"
}