Mechanical Engineers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $104,950 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.46
10th percentile $76,190
90th percentile $155,570
Employed locally 1,710
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,190
    25th
    $91,000
    50th (median)
    $104,950
    75th
    $131,050
    90th
    $155,570

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 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
    District of Columbia $130,000
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $111,940
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $110,960
    Connecticut $106,600
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $104,270
    New Haven, CT $102,050

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Industrial Engineers $100,790
    Civil Engineers $101,600
    Aerospace Engineers $105,800
    Electrical Engineers $105,780
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $79,160
    Engineers, All Other $105,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Hartford, CT is $50.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.29 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Hartford, CT is 2.6% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,190 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,000.