Mechanical engineer salary in San Antonio, TX
How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in San Antonio, TX?
Average base salary
$85,178
same
as national averageAverage $85,178
Low $59,541
High $121,855
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $85,178 per year in San Antonio, TX. 63 salaries reported, updated at June 4, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near San Antonio, 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 license
Professional Engineer
(earn +10.13% more)
The jobs requiring this license have increase by 15.96% since 2018. Mechanical Engineers with this license earn +10.13% more than the average base salary, which is $85,178 per year.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | increase by 1 |
| 2011 | 1 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2012 | 8232 | increase by 823100.00% |
| 2013 | 21831 | increase by 165.20% |
| 2014 | 26626 | increase by 21.96% |
| 2015 | 11608 | decrease by 56.40% |
| 2016 | 14220 | increase by 22.50% |
| 2017 | 9550 | decrease by 32.84% |
| 2018 | 10148 | increase by 6.26% |
| 2019 | 11768 | increase by 15.96% |
Top companies hiring Mechanical Engineers on Indeed
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Top certifications
Six Sigma CertificationTop fields of study
Aerospace Engineering DegreeTop skills
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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 San Antonio, TX?
Mechanical Designer
51 job openingsAverage $92,994 per year
Manufacturing Engineer
182 job openingsAverage $83,253 per year
Project Engineer
118 job openingsAverage $83,125 per year
Process Engineer
37 job openingsAverage $78,665 per year
Design Engineer
66 job openingsAverage $81,855 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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