DOL Median (Houston, TX)
$67,668
vs National
+18.7%
National: $57,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$72,997
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$67,668
+18.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$57,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX earns $67,668 in nominal terms, which is 18.7% above the national average of $57,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $72,997 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Houston, TX
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LA GRANGE ACQUISITION, L.P. | $109,138 | 2 |
| QSD MANUFACTURING, INC. | $89,149 | 1 |
| NEWFIELD EXPLORATION | $75,000 | 1 |
| Mathew Marine Inc. | $71,802 | 1 |
| Gyrodata | $69,202 | 5 |
| AKER SUBSEA INC. | $66,134 | 1 |
| Siemens Energy Inc | $60,683 | 15 |
| ITC INFOTECH (USA), INC. | $59,000 | 10 |
| D&S MACHINE WORKS INC | $56,160 | 1 |
| National Oilwell Varco, L.P. | $47,258 | 3 |
| SECUREAPP TECHNOLOGIES | $45,000 | 1 |
| Petroval, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| HOERBIGER CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians make in Houston, TX?
The median Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in Houston, TX is $67,668 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Houston, TX a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians?
A Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Houston, TX earns 18.7% more than the national median of $57,000, or $72,997 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.