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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Utah (2026)
$49.28 per hour · take-home ≈ $76,326/year ($6,361/month) for a single filer
Mechanical Engineer pay range in Utah
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,500 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $160,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,370 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Utah (occupation code 17-2141, “Mechanical Engineers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Utah
A median Mechanical Engineer salary of $102,500 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Utah state income tax, a single filer keeps about $76,326 — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
| Gross (median) | $102,500 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,720 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,841 |
| Utah state income tax | −$4,613 |
| Take-home (annual) | $76,326 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,361 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Utah?
- The median Mechanical Engineer salary in Utah is $102,500 per year ($49.28 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,500 and $127,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mechanical Engineer in Utah?
- On the median salary of $102,500, a single filer in Utah takes home about $76,326 per year ($6,361 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.5%.
- How many Mechanical Engineer jobs are there in Utah?
- BLS counts 3,370 Mechanical Engineer jobs in Utah 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 Utah 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 Utah.