5 Highest Paying Countries for Mechanical Engineers

1.Switzerland

Average Salary: $128,770

In Switzerland, the mechanical engineering sector is experiencing a major upswing, as reflected in the latest Adecco Group Swiss Job Market Index. Job postings across the country increased by 7% in Q3 2022 compared to the same period the previous year. Particularly striking is the stable demand for professionals in the mechanical engineering, electrical, and metal industries (MEM). Plant operators and assembly professionals witnessed 30% increase in job advertisements, while technicians, automation engineers, and electronics engineers saw a substantial rise of 24%. Additionally, the demand for various engineers, including process, electrical, and mechanical engineers, with a growth of 19%. Despite economic challenges in the MEM industry, the job market for MEM professions remains resilient, with high order backlogs and a persistent shortage of skilled labor contributing to a positive trend.

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