Mechanical Engineers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $101,710 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.90
10th percentile $73,330
90th percentile $156,050
Employed locally 1,150
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,330
    25th
    $83,110
    50th (median)
    $101,710
    75th
    $130,220
    90th
    $156,050

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 137% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 37% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $84,880
    Industrial Engineers $102,370
    Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians $66,820
    Engineers, All Other $115,360
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $59,790
    Electrical Engineers $102,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in San Antonio, TX is $48.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.77 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in San Antonio, TX is 0.6% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $73,330 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,110.