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Mechanical Engineer Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$102,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.28/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
3,370
public U.S. Median
$104,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$103,678 #29 of 51

Mechanical Engineer pay in Utah, explained

Mechanical engineers in Utah earn a median of $102,500 per year ($49.28 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $104,110. Entry-level workers earn around $73,070, while the most experienced mechanical engineers reach about $160,640. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $102,500 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $102,500 is worth about $103,678 in national buying power — ranking Utah #29 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Mechanical Engineer pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$73,070
$35.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$102,500
$49.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$160,640
$77.23/hr

Mechanical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $102,500 $103,678
New Mexico $157,710 $171,030 −$55,210
Colorado $124,430 $120,745 −$21,930
Wyoming $117,750 $127,035 −$15,250
Nevada $102,680 $102,702 −$180
Arizona $100,270 $99,596 +$2,230
Idaho $93,190 $97,587 +$9,310

Mechanical Engineer in Utah: FAQ

How much do mechanical engineers make in Utah?

Mechanical engineers in Utah earn a median of $102,500 per year ($49.28 per hour), compared with $104,110 nationally.

Does Utah pay mechanical engineers well?

At $102,500, Utah pays 2% below the national median for mechanical engineers. An estimated 3,370 work in the state.

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