Mechanical engineer salary after taxes, by state
Median pay for mechanical engineers and what's left after 2026 taxes. Of the states we cover, Alaska leaves the most: about $96,252 a year.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $124,340 | $96,252 | $8,021 | 380 |
| Wyoming | $117,750 | $91,667 | $7,639 | 230 |
| California | $130,900 | $90,313 | $7,526 | 30,530 |
| Texas | $112,410 | $87,910 | $7,326 | 22,080 |
| Massachusetts | $119,300 | $86,564 | $7,214 | 7,680 |
| Washington | $110,430 | $84,986 | $7,082 | 8,240 |
| New Hampshire | $103,660 | $81,755 | $6,813 | 2,760 |
| New Jersey | $112,300 | $81,700 | $6,808 | 4,180 |
| Nevada | $102,680 | $81,065 | $6,755 | 1,410 |
| Florida | $99,980 | $79,166 | $6,597 | 10,740 |
| Tennessee | $99,550 | $78,863 | $6,572 | 3,930 |
| Michigan | $104,890 | $78,413 | $6,534 | 34,630 |
| Virginia | $104,180 | $76,945 | $6,412 | 7,470 |
| Illinois | $102,680 | $76,128 | $6,344 | 11,790 |
| North Carolina | $100,720 | $76,099 | $6,342 | 9,560 |
| Ohio | $99,100 | $75,965 | $6,330 | 14,390 |
| New York | $102,440 | $75,414 | $6,285 | 8,590 |
| Georgia | $100,620 | $75,344 | $6,279 | 5,290 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,920 | $74,711 | $6,226 | 13,550 |
| South Dakota | $88,380 | $71,005 | $5,917 | 560 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.