Mechanical Engineer Salary in Texas
Based on 19K+ workers in Texas
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TX)
$108,240
$52.038/hr
vs National Average
$102,901
+5.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$70K – $170K
19K employed in Texas
Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in Texas
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,450 |
| 25th percentile | $85,770 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $108,240 |
| 75th percentile | $146,640 |
| 90th percentile | $170,260 |
Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in Texas vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,940 |
| 2023 | $103,190 |
| 2024 | $108,240 |
| Year | Texas Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,940 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $103,190 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $108,240 | $102,901 |