Mechanical Engineer Salary in Hartford, CT
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The median mechanical engineer in the Hartford area earns $105,980 a year ($50.95 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 1% above the Connecticut median ($105,090). Half of the 1,690 mechanical engineers there earn between $85,030 and $134,750.
| Annual pay | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,150 | $77,340 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $85,030 | $86,170 | $84,130 |
| Median | $105,980 | $105,090 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $134,750 | $133,540 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $160,770 | $157,980 | $164,340 |
| Average | $111,780 | $111,530 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,690 | 4,600 | 296,810 |
Hartford, CT ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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Check my payMechanical engineer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
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- Civil Engineer: $103,650
- Industrial Engineer: $103,790
- Electrical Engineer: $106,760
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.