Mechanical Engineer salary in Texas
The median annual wage for mechanical engineers in Texas is $112,410, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $104,110. Texas ranks 12 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$112,410
25th percentile
$91,420
75th percentile
$145,090
90th percentile
$175,210
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Texas | 22,080 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Texas | $121,510 |
| National median | $104,110 |
| National employment | 296,810 |
Metro areas in Texas
- Austin, TX: median $106,690
- Dallas, TX: median $105,420
- Houston, TX: median $125,350
- El Paso, TX: median $91,430
States with similar pay for mechanical engineers
- New Jersey: median $112,300
- Washington: median $110,430
- Rhode Island: median $116,230
- Vermont: median $107,330
- Wyoming: median $117,750
- Massachusetts: median $119,300
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 —.