Mechanical Engineer salary in Minneapolis, MN
Based on 246 certified H-1B filings in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Plymouth, Fridley, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Shoreview.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,577 |
| 25th | $92,123 |
| 50th (median) | $103,771 |
| 75th | $118,559 |
| 90th | $126,443 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,960 | $76,440 | $88,982 | 165 |
| FY2021 | $89,669 | $78,055 | $96,643 | 172 |
| FY2022 | $87,000 | $78,915 | $104,395 | 207 |
| FY2023 | $91,811 | $80,000 | $106,000 | 129 |
| FY2024 | $97,781 | $82,077 | $111,550 | 133 |
| FY2025 | $103,771 | $88,156 | $120,141 | 133 |
| FY2026 | $105,000 | $92,123 | $114,400 | 113 |
Cost of living
Minneapolis's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $103,771 is worth about $99,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Minneapolis = 104.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Minneapolis, MN area earned a median of $101,180 in May 2025 (4,450 employed). The H-1B median here is $103,771, 3% higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins | $94,039 | 30 |
| Intellectt | $93,600 | 23 |
| L&T Technology Services | $100,000 | 11 |
| Seagate | too few | 9 |
| Medtronic | too few | 8 |
| Trane Technologies Company | too few | 8 |
| Polaris Industries | too few | 7 |
| TE Connectivity | too few | 7 |
| University of Minnesota | too few | 7 |
| Daikin Applied Americas | too few | 6 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,963 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $93,600 | 95 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,637 | 54 |
| Expert · Level IV | $126,443 | 46 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,011 | $74,963 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $92,123 | $93,600 | 95 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,283 | $109,637 | 54 |
| Expert · Level IV | $120,141 | $126,443 | 46 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.