How much does a mechanical engineer make in Minnesota?
$99,140a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Minnesota. That is $47.66 an hour or $8,262 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.66
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,870Median: $99,140Highest 10%: $151,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,870 | $36.48 | |
| 25th | $81,860 | $39.36 | |
| Median | $99,140 | $47.66 | |
| 75th | $128,700 | $61.87 | |
| 90th | $151,600 | $72.88 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| La Crosse, WI | $102,300 |
| Mankato, MN | $101,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $101,200 |
| Rochester, MN | $97,100 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $91,430 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $90,670 |
| Duluth, MN | $90,490 |
| Fargo, ND | $86,330 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $85,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 34. Indiana | $99,590 |
| 35. Tennessee | $99,550 |
| 36. Missouri | $99,330 |
| 37. Minnesota | $99,140 |
| 38. Ohio | $99,100 |
| 39. Hawaii | $98,740 |
| 40. Mississippi | $98,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $47.66 ($99,140 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $99,140 against $104,100 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Minnesota ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays mechanical engineers the most?
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN, with a median of $102,300 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.