When you convert a time to a decimal, the cell containing the result may have the wrong formatting (e.g. the result may be displayed as a time, instead of a decimal). In this case, you will need to format the cell to have the Excel 'General' format. To do this: 1  Right click on the cell(s) to be formatted.
How much does a mechanical engineer make? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that in 2012, the median mechanical engineer salary was $38.74 an hour, or about $80,500 a year. According to the BLS, most mechanical engineers work full time, though some work in excess of 60 hours a week. A mechanical engineering salary varies by a graduate's academic performance, the chosen industry, and his or her specialty knowledge. The highest-paid mechanical engineers make more than $120,000 a year.
How Much do Mechanical Engineers Make? According to the BLS, mechanical engineers earned a median salary of $84,190 in 2016. The best-paid earned about $131,350, while the lowest-paid earned less than $54,420. Industries that pay well include oil and gas extraction as well as software publishers.