Mechanical Engineers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $96,590 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.44
10th percentile $64,590
90th percentile $138,950
Employed locally 50
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,590
    25th
    $76,890
    50th (median)
    $96,590
    75th
    $126,290
    90th
    $138,950

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 162% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 62% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $110,410

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $63,870
    Civil Engineers $79,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,890
    Engineers, All Other $106,510
    Electrical Engineers $93,940
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $52,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in College Station?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in College Station, TX is $46.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.55 or more per hour.

    Is College Station above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in College Station, TX is 5.6% below 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $64,590 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,890.