Mechanical Engineer Salary in Houston, TX
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The median mechanical engineer in the Houston area earns $125,350 a year ($60.26 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 12% above the Texas median ($112,410). Half of the 8,310 mechanical engineers there earn between $99,080 and $164,640.
| Annual pay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $79,470 | $75,810 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $99,080 | $91,420 | $84,130 |
| Median | $125,350 | $112,410 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $164,640 | $145,090 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $198,730 | $175,210 | $164,340 |
| Average | $133,040 | $121,510 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 8,310 | 22,080 | 296,810 |
Houston, TX ranks 6th 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
- Austin, TX: $106,690
- Dallas, TX: $105,420
- San Antonio, TX: $104,620
- San Jose, CA: $168,030
- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
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Similar jobs in Houston, TX
- Civil Engineer: $100,950
- Industrial Engineer: $111,690
- Electrical Engineer: $131,070
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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.