Mechanical Engineer salary in Midland, TX
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Midland, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Median salary$105,000
Middle 50%$102.6k–$145.6k
vs. national median−3%comparison median $108,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $99,840 |
| 25th | $102,568 |
| 50th (median) | $105,000 |
| 75th | $145,577 |
| 90th | $189,680 |
Cost of living
Midland's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $105,000 is worth about $109,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Midland = 95.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Midland, TX area earned a median of $125,200 in May 2025 (250 employed). The H-1B median here is $105,000, 16% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Conocophillips Company | too few | 2 |
| ELS Administration | too few | 2 |
| New York Technology Partners | too few | 2 |
| Proctek Texas | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.