How much does a mechanical engineer make in Connecticut?
$105,100a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Connecticut. That is $50.52 an hour or $8,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.52
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,340Median: $105,100Highest 10%: $158,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,340 | $37.18 | |
| 25th | $86,170 | $41.43 | |
| Median | $105,100 | $50.52 | |
| 75th | $133,500 | $64.20 | |
| 90th | $158,000 | $75.95 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $125,800 |
| Hartford, CT | $106,000 |
| New Haven, CT | $105,000 |
| Waterbury, CT | $103,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 13. New Jersey | $112,300 |
| 14. Washington | $110,400 |
| 15. Vermont | $107,300 |
| 16. Connecticut | $105,100 |
| 17. Michigan | $104,900 |
| 18. South Carolina | $104,600 |
| 19. Virginia | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $50.52 ($105,100 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $105,100 against $104,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Connecticut ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays mechanical engineers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $125,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.