Mechanical Engineers Salary in Minnesota

Mechanical engineers in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $109,320 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($95,000), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the mechanical engineers average at $106,060 and the median at $99,140 for 5,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $113,610.

Mechanical Engineers average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$109,320
Mankato$104,630
Rochester$104,400
Duluth$95,160
St. Cloud$95,000

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$109,320	$101,180	$83,940	$79,826	105
Mankato	$104,630	$101,350	$81,140	$76,846	91
Rochester	$104,400	$97,100	$81,960	$76,700	91
Duluth	$95,160	$90,490	$76,760	$70,828	89
St. Cloud	$95,000	$90,670	$78,430	$70,726	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Mechanical Engineers salary in other states

Mechanical Engineers salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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