Mechanical Engineer Salary in Connecticut

Mechanical Engineers in Connecticut have a median annual salary of $105,090, which works out to about $50.52 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $86,170 to $133,540, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Mechanical Engineer pay in Connecticut at a glance

Median annual salary

$105,090

Median hourly wage

$50.52/hr

Average annual salary

$111,530

Average hourly wage

$53.62/hr

25th percentile

$86,170

75th percentile

$133,540

10th percentile

$77,340

90th percentile

$157,980

People employed

4,600

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid mechanical engineer roles in Connecticut.

10th percentile
$77,340
25th percentile
$86,170
Median percentile
$105,090
75th percentile
$133,540
90th percentile
$157,980

Connecticut vs U.S. salary

The median salary for mechanical engineer roles in Connecticut is about 0.9% above the U.S. median of $104,110 for the same occupation.

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How much does a mechanical engineer make in Connecticut?

Half of mechanical engineer roles in Connecticut report earning more than $105,090 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $111,530 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $86,170 and a quarter are above $133,540, so most mechanical engineer pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect mechanical engineer pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.