How much does a mechanical engineer make in Texas?
$112,400a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineers in Texas. That is $54.04 an hour or $9,368 a month.
- Hourly
- $54.04
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,810Median: $112,400Highest 10%: $175,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,810 | $36.45 | |
| 25th | $91,420 | $43.95 | |
| Median | $112,400 | $54.04 | |
| 75th | $145,100 | $69.75 | |
| 90th | $175,200 | $84.24 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Dallas, TX | $105,400 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers.
| 9. Massachusetts | $119,300 |
| 10. Wyoming | $117,800 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $116,200 |
| 12. Texas | $112,400 |
| 13. New Jersey | $112,300 |
| 14. Washington | $110,400 |
| 15. Vermont | $107,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $54.04 ($112,400 a year).
Do mechanical engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $112,400 against $104,100 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Texas rank for mechanical engineer pay?
Texas ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays mechanical engineers the most?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX, with a median of $125,400 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.