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Mechanical Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

2024 wage data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Median Salary
$126,870
Average Salary
$131,270
vs National
+$24,550
Employed
7,010

Salary Distribution

$77,980$195,310
10th %ileMedian: $126,87090th %ile
PercentileAnnual SalaryMonthly
10th Percentile$77,980$6,498
25th Percentile$97,990$8,166
Median$126,870$10,573
75th Percentile$161,420$13,452
90th Percentile$195,310$16,276
Mean (Average)$131,270$10,939

Mechanical Engineers Salary in Other Cities

Metro AreaMedian Salary
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$147,730
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA$145,640
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$128,660
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX$126,870
Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH$124,160
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$121,060
New Orleans-Metairie, LA$119,690
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$117,930
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$116,370
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$114,290

Highest Paying Jobs in Houston, TX

OccupationMedian Salary
Financial Managers$165,220
Lawyers$139,460
Computer Hardware Engineers$133,350
Nurse Practitioners$133,140
Engineers, All Other$131,250
Database Administrators$128,650
Software Developers$127,940
Computer Network Architects$127,730
Mechanical Engineers$126,870
Medical and Health Services Managers$119,990

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Houston, TX?
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineers in Houston, TX is $126,870 as of 2024. The average (mean) salary is $131,270.
What is the salary range for Mechanical Engineers in Houston, TX?
Mechanical Engineers salaries in Houston, TX range from $77,980 (10th percentile) to $195,310 (90th percentile). The middle 50% earn between $97,990 and $161,420.
How many Mechanical Engineers work in Houston, TX?
There are approximately 7,010 Mechanical Engineers employed in the Houston, TX metropolitan area.