Mechanical Engineers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for mechanical engineers is $47.66 an hour ($99,140 a year). About 5,890 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($104,110). Minnesota ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mechanical engineers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.48 | $75,870 |
| 25% of workers | $39.35 | $81,860 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.66 | $99,140 |
| 75% of workers | $61.87 | $128,690 |
| 90% of workers | $72.87 | $151,580 |
Mechanical Engineers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Mankato | $101,350 | 80 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $101,180 | 4,450 |
| Rochester | $97,100 | 120 |
| St. Cloud | $90,670 | 120 |
| Duluth | $90,490 | 230 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $102,660 |
| Civil Engineers | $101,480 |
| Electrical Engineers | $109,510 |
| Engineers, All Other | $108,850 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $127,730 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,390 |
| Environmental Engineers | $115,750 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $134,300 |
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