Mechanical Engineer salary in Connecticut
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Connecticut is $105,090, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Connecticut ranks 16 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$105,090
25th percentile
$86,170
75th percentile
$133,540
90th percentile
$157,980
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Connecticut | 4,600 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Connecticut | $111,530 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- Michigan: median $104,890
- South Carolina: median $104,580
- Virginia: median $104,180
- New Hampshire: median $103,660
- Oregon: median $103,470
- Vermont: median $107,330
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Mechanical Engineers" (17-2141), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.