Mechanical Engineers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $77,900 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $60,810
90th percentile $127,470
Employed locally 230
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,810
    25th
    $71,210
    50th (median)
    $77,900
    75th
    $100,150
    90th
    $127,470

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 100% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 0% 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
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $130,910
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,660
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $123,490
    Lexington Park, MD $123,300

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers$112,530
    Architectural and Civil Drafters$61,190
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$89,320
    Civil Engineers$83,370
    Engineers, All Other$73,560
    Electrical Engineers$77,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Fayetteville, AR is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.44 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 23.9% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $60,810 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,210.