Mechanical Engineer Salary in San Antonio, TX
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The median mechanical engineer in the San Antonio area earns $104,620 a year ($50.30 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110) and 7% below the Texas median ($112,410). Half of the 1,480 mechanical engineers there earn between $93,360 and $134,890.
| Annual pay | San Antonio area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $74,340 | $75,810 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $93,360 | $91,420 | $84,130 |
| Median | $104,620 | $112,410 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $134,890 | $145,090 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $159,670 | $175,210 | $164,340 |
| Average | $117,050 | $121,510 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 1,480 | 22,080 | 296,810 |
San Antonio, TX ranks 21st 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
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Austin, TX: $106,690
- Dallas, TX: $105,420
- 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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- Civil Engineer: $88,290
- Industrial Engineer: $99,110
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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.