Mechanical Engineers pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $50.52 an hour ($105,090 a year). About 4,600 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($104,110). Connecticut ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.18 | $77,340 |
| 25% of workers | $41.43 | $86,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.52 | $105,090 |
| 75% of workers | $64.20 | $133,540 |
| 90% of workers | $75.95 | $157,980 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $125,780 | 650 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $105,980 | 1,690 |
| New Haven | $104,950 | 530 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $102,990 | 410 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mechanical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $104,160 |
| Civil Engineers | $103,150 |
| Electrical Engineers | $104,160 |
| Engineers, All Other | $124,110 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $129,500 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $106,040 |
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