Mechanical Engineer Salary in Minneapolis, MN
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The median mechanical engineer in the Minneapolis area earns $101,180 a year ($48.64 an hour), 3% below the U.S. median ($104,110) and 2% above the Minnesota median ($99,140). Half of the 4,450 mechanical engineers there earn between $83,940 and $130,030.
| Annual pay | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $76,620 | $75,870 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $83,940 | $81,860 | $84,130 |
| Median | $101,180 | $99,140 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $130,030 | $128,690 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $156,540 | $151,580 | $164,340 |
| Average | $109,320 | $106,060 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 4,450 | 5,890 | 296,810 |
Minneapolis, MN ranks 31st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($168,030).
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- 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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Similar jobs in Minneapolis, MN
- Civil Engineer: $104,740
- Industrial Engineer: $104,730
- Electrical Engineer: $117,230
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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.