May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Houston, TX
The median annual salary is $125,350, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$125,350
Mean annual salary
$133,040
Employment estimate
8,310
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $125,350 |
| Mean annual salary | $133,040 |
| 10th percentile | $79,470 |
| 25th percentile | $99,080 |
| 50th percentile | $125,350 |
| 75th percentile | $164,640 |
| 90th percentile | $198,730 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Houston, TX median
- $125,350
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 20.4%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Houston, TX earn 20.4% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $99,080–$164,640.
- BLS estimates employment at 8,310 workers in this metro area.