Mechanical Engineers Salary in Texas
Mechanical Engineers in Texas earn a median of $112,410 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $112,410
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($104,110)
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 22,080
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,810; the top 10% earn over $175,210. Nationally the range is $73,990 to $164,340.
States ranked near Texas
Similar jobs in Texas
- Mechatronics Engineers$115,810 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
- Aerospace Engineers$130,270 median in Texas
- Chemical Engineers$132,750 median in Texas
- Materials Engineers$117,700 median in Texas
- Industrial Engineers$104,560 median in Texas
- Automotive Engineers$112,410 median in Texas (broader BLS group)
Mechanical Engineers pay in Texas
How much do mechanical engineers make in Texas?
The median is $112,410 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,810 and the top 10% earn over $175,210. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for mechanical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 12 of 51 (+8% vs. the national median of $104,110). Living costs are not included.