DOL Median (Texas)
$81,806
vs National
+5.2%
National: $77,792BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$88,248
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$81,806
+5.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$77,792
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mechanical Engineers in Texas earns $81,806 in nominal terms, which is 5.2% above the national average of $77,792. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $88,248 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Texas
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Brunel Energy, Inc. | $270,000 | 7 |
| TALASCEND LLC | $250,000 | 1 |
| NES Global LLC | $240,000 | 11 |
| SANTOS GLNG CORP | $237,500 | 2 |
| OCI BEAUMONT LLC | $180,000 | 4 |
| MARATHON OIL COMPANY | $157,520 | 6 |
| Patton Enterprises Inc. | $156,000 | 2 |
| EXP ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL, LLC | $152,500 | 9 |
| Braskem America, Inc. | $150,000 | 3 |
| DOOSAN ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION | $150,000 | 7 |
| PIONEER NATURAL RESOURCES PUMPING SERVICES LLC | $140,000 | 8 |
| SNC-Lavalin Engineers & Constructors Inc. | $138,020 | 2 |
| EDOXX TECHNICAL SERVICES LLC | $135,200 | 12 |
| Chiyoda International Corporation | $135,000 | 4 |
| Exxon Mobil Corporation | $132,800 | 15 |
| MUSTANG ENGINEERING LP | $132,600 | 2 |
| CGG Services (U.S.) Inc. | $132,298 | 2 |
| BW Offshore USA Management Inc. | $131,248 | 3 |
| Chevron Corporation | $130,600 | 31 |
| Gulf Interstate Engineering Co | $130,062 | 17 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Mechanical Engineers
NEDERLAND, TX · $184,000GREENBELT, MD · $178,214Wilmington, CA · $175,000Reno, NE · $169,478DALLAS, OR · $168,000Top-Paying Roles in Texas
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $551,200Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric · $525,000Physicians, Pathologists · $420,000Physicians, All Other · $290,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $250,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Mechanical Engineers make in Texas?
The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Texas is $81,806 based on 5,935 DOL filings.
Is Texas a good place to work as a Mechanical Engineers?
A Mechanical Engineers in Texas earns 5.2% more than the national median of $77,792, or $88,248 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.