How much does a mechanical engineer make in Dallas?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $50.68 an hour or $8,785 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.68
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 346
- Jobs in the area
- 5,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,530Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $167,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,530 | $36.79 | |
| 25th | $87,200 | $41.92 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.68 | |
| 75th | $132,800 | $63.87 | |
| 90th | $167,100 | $80.36 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers.
| Houston, TX | $125,400 |
| Midland, TX | $125,200 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $124,300 |
| Beaumont, TX | $122,300 |
| Odessa, TX | $111,700 |
| Austin, TX | $106,700 |
| Texarkana, TX | $106,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $106,200 |
| San Antonio, TX | $104,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $102,400 |
| Longview, TX | $100,200 |
| Abilene, TX | $99,460 |
| Amarillo, TX | $98,830 |
| Waco, TX | $96,680 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $95,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $94,520 |
| El Paso, TX | $91,430 |
| Lubbock, TX | $91,110 |
| Sherman, TX | $90,070 |
| College Station, TX | $83,760 |
| McAllen, TX | $80,500 |
| San Angelo, TX | $75,930 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $168,600 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $162,900 |
| Electronics Engineer | $135,200 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $134,600 |
| Chemical Engineer | $130,500 |
| Health and Safety Engineer | $127,500 |
| Environmental Engineer | $126,700 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,400 |
| Materials Engineer | $117,700 |
| Engineer | $110,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $50.68 ($105,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $105,400 against $104,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $112,400, so Dallas pays 6% less.
Where does Dallas rank for mechanical engineer pay?
87 of 346 metro areas with data.
How much does a mechanical engineer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,100 or more.
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.