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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$50.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,705/year ($6,475/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $77,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $86,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $105,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $133,540 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $157,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,600 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $105,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,705 — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
| Gross (median) | $105,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,290 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,039 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$5,055 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,705 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Connecticut?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Connecticut is $105,090 per year ($50.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $86,170 and $133,540.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $105,090, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $77,705 per year ($6,475 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.1%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 4,600 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.