Mechanical Engineers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $110,410 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $53.08
10th percentile $62,800
90th percentile $176,310
Employed locally 1,570
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,800
    25th
    $84,120
    50th (median)
    $110,410
    75th
    $155,720
    90th
    $176,310

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 113% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 13% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $126,870
    Corpus Christi, TX $122,890
    Midland, TX $122,270
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $119,590
    Tyler, TX $113,710
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $107,740

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $97,850
    Industrial Engineers $101,090
    Electrical Engineers $117,420
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $63,730
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $130,110
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Austin, TX is $53.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.27 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Austin, TX is 7.9% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Austin?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,120.