Median salary
$114,565
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$110.3k – $127k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
46.7%
7 of 15 roles
Live roles
15
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Justice + Civic
Senior Mechanical Controls Engineer - Mission Critical
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical
Senior Mechanical Engineer, HVAC
Mechanical Design Engineer
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DG DLR Group | $118,758 | 4 |
|
Mariana Minerals
|
$157,500 | 1 |
|
Giga Energy
|
$106,000 | 1 |
|
Applied Engineering
|
$104,499 | 1 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in Houston pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in Houston is $114,565 per year. Most pay falls between $110,283 (25th percentile) and $126,975 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $105,400 to $141,600.
These figures are computed live from 15 active Mechanical Engineer roles in Houston on JobsRadar, of which 7 (46.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in Houston include Mariana Minerals, DLR Group, Giga Energy and Applied Engineering.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in Houston?
- The median is $114,565 per year, with most pay between $110,283 and $126,975 (25th–75th percentile), based on 7 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in Houston?
- Pay ranges from about $105,400 to $141,600 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $114,565. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.