Mechanical engineer salary in Houston, TX
How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Houston, TX?
Average base salary
$94,887
6%
above national averageAverage $94,887
Low $65,539
High $137,377
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $94,887 per year in Houston, TX. 332 salaries reported, updated at May 25, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Houston, TX
| Years of experience | Per year |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for Mechanical Engineers in Houston, TX
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near Houston, TX
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Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?
Compare salaries for Mechanical Engineers in different locations
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for Mechanical Engineers
Most recommended certification
Six Sigma Certification
(earn +32.49% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 32.58% since 2018. Mechanical Engineers with this certification earn +32.49% more than the average base salary, which is $94,887 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 693 | increase by 693 |
| 2013 | 2357 | increase by 240.12% |
| 2014 | 3016 | increase by 27.96% |
| 2015 | 830 | decrease by 72.48% |
| 2016 | 926 | increase by 11.57% |
| 2017 | 311 | decrease by 66.41% |
| 2018 | 528 | increase by 69.77% |
| 2019 | 356 | decrease by 32.58% |
Top companies hiring Mechanical Engineers with the recommended certification
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Top schools offering Six Sigma Certification
Top fields of study
Aerospace Engineering DegreeTop skills
RevitTop licenses
Professional EngineerMore critical skills and qualifications that pay well
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Most common benefits for Mechanical Engineers
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 729 ratings64% of Mechanical Engineers in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Houston, TX?
Mechanical Designer
312 job openingsAverage $78,470 per year
Manufacturing Engineer
1,405 job openingsAverage $83,914 per year
Project Engineer
559 job openingsAverage $91,586 per year
Process Engineer
451 job openingsAverage $115,486 per year
Design Engineer
329 job openingsAverage $88,172 per year
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Common questions about salaries for a Mechanical Engineer
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a mechanical engineer?
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Which cities have the highest salaries for mechanical engineers?
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How much do similar professions to mechanical engineers get paid?
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