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State comparison · 2024

Mechanical Engineers salary: California vs Texas

Occupation

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%
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Texas

Mechanical Engineers

Median
$108,240
p25
$85,770
p75
$146,640
p10
$70,450
p90
$170,260
Hiring velocity (180d)
-59%
See full breakdown for Texas

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.