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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Texas (2026)
$54.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $87,910/year ($7,326/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,810 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $91,420 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $112,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $145,090 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $175,210 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 22,080 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Texas (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $112,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $87,910 — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
| Gross (median) | $112,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,900 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,599 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $87,910 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Texas?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Texas is $112,410 per year ($54.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $91,420 and $145,090.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Texas?
- On the median salary of $112,410, a single filer in Texas takes home about $87,910 per year ($7,326 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 21.8%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 22,080 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.