Mechanical Engineers Salary in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 30 metro areas • Texas
Mechanical Engineers in Texas earn a median salary of $102,966 per year on average across 30 metro and nonmetro areas, +0.6% vs the national median of $102,320. An estimated 18,140 mechanical engineers are employed across Texas, with salaries ranging from $72,800 to $126,870 depending on location.
$102,966
Avg median salary in Texas
$126,870
Highest paying metro
$72,800
Lowest paying metro
18,140
Employed in Texas
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Mechanical Engineers salaries by city in Texas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $126,870 | $97,990 | $161,420 | 7,010 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $122,890 | $97,020 | $150,050 | 220 |
| Midland, TX | $122,270 | $94,990 | $154,100 | 250 |
| Eastern Region of Texas | $120,560 | $84,310 | $143,020 | 90 |
| Beaumont, TX | $119,590 | $94,500 | $152,090 | 360 |
| Tyler, TX | $113,710 | $99,390 | $133,390 | 150 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas | $111,900 | $86,750 | $139,280 | 140 |
| Austin, TX | $110,410 | $84,120 | $155,720 | 1,570 |
| Brownsville, TX | $107,740 | $78,460 | $132,330 | 130 |
| Killeen, TX | $106,170 | $78,200 | $134,210 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $104,410 | $83,830 | $133,330 | 5,140 |
| Border Region of Texas | $103,650 | $74,120 | $123,700 | 40 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas | $103,430 | $93,210 | $158,170 | 160 |
| Odessa, TX | $102,870 | $81,550 | $130,370 | 100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $101,710 | $83,110 | $130,220 | 1,150 |
| Victoria, TX | $101,710 | $89,080 | $138,470 | 40 |
| Longview, TX | $101,050 | $82,560 | $125,430 | 190 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $100,100 | $81,620 | $108,130 | 50 |
| Amarillo, TX | $98,560 | $77,720 | $116,960 | 140 |
| Sherman, TX | $98,480 | $81,430 | $123,100 | 40 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas | $98,220 | $75,730 | $130,380 | 130 |
| Abilene, TX | $97,530 | $80,730 | $118,610 | 70 |
| College Station, TX | $96,590 | $76,890 | $126,290 | 50 |
| Waco, TX | $95,830 | $75,620 | $130,950 | 140 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $94,270 | $74,960 | $107,490 | 50 |
| North Region of Texas | $93,790 | $75,570 | $121,220 | 200 |
| El Paso, TX | $90,250 | $69,670 | $120,970 | 200 |
| Lubbock, TX | $87,040 | $65,880 | $115,490 | 110 |
| McAllen, TX | $84,570 | $66,380 | $110,480 | 60 |
| San Angelo, TX | $72,800 | $61,560 | $94,190 | 80 |