Mechanical Engineers Salary in Wichita Falls, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita Falls, TX

Median annual salary $94,270 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.32
10th percentile $62,940
90th percentile $125,790
Employed locally 50
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,940
    25th
    $74,960
    50th (median)
    $94,270
    75th
    $107,490
    90th
    $125,790

    Wichita Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,618 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 148% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 48% 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 Wichita Falls, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $68,030
    Industrial Engineers $96,090
    Petroleum Engineers $160,890
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $59,720
    Electrical Engineers $92,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Wichita Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Wichita Falls, TX is $45.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.62 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita Falls above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Wichita Falls, TX is 7.9% 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 Wichita Falls?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $62,940 per year in Wichita Falls, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,960.