Mechanical Engineers Salary in Border Region of Texas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $103,650 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.83
10th percentile $69,390
90th percentile $127,810
Employed locally 40
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,390
    25th
    $74,120
    50th (median)
    $103,650
    75th
    $123,700
    90th
    $127,810

    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

    Related occupations in Border Region of Texas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Petroleum Engineers $132,840
    Civil Engineers $67,130
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $62,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Border Region of Texas?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Border Region of Texas is $49.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.46 or more per hour.

    Is Border Region of Texas above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Border Region of Texas is 1.3% 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 Border Region of Texas?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $69,390 per year in Border Region of Texas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,120.