Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Texas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $112,410 | $107,639 | +4% |
| Median hourly wage | $54.04 | $51.75 | +4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $115,767.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | $114,436 | $80,500 | $149,500 | 119 |
| Houston | $104,486 | $73,500 | $136,500 | 96 |
| Dallas | $104,486 | $73,500 | $136,500 | 102 |
| Fort Worth | $101,500 | $71,400 | $132,600 | 99 |
| Arlington | $99,510 | $70,000 | $130,000 | 98 |
| San Antonio | $92,544 | $65,100 | $120,900 | 91 |
| El Paso | $84,584 | $59,500 | $110,500 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer in Texas is $112,410, or about $54.04 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Mechanical Engineers is $107,639. Texas is +4% above the national median.
Entry-level mechanical engineers in Texas typically earn from $80,500 depending on the city and employer.
With 22,080 mechanical engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $112,410, Texas offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.