State comparison · 2024
Mechanical Engineers salary: California vs Texas
Mechanical Engineers in California earn a median of $126,370. In Texas, $108,240.
California
Mechanical Engineers
- Median
- $126,370
- p25
- $99,290
- p75
- $159,520
- p10
- $77,360
- p90
- $188,660
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -28%
Texas
Mechanical Engineers
- Median
- $108,240
- p25
- $85,770
- p75
- $146,640
- p10
- $70,450
- p90
- $170,260
- Hiring velocity (180d)
- -59%
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.