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Mechanical Engineers Hourly Wage in Utah (2024)

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Utah is $47.62/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Utah hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-19

Entry-Level (P10)
$33.53
/hour
Median (P50)
$47.62
/hour
Senior (P90)
$65.6
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$99,050
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year).

Utah vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$33.53
National: $33.27
+0.8%
Median (P50)
$47.62
National: $49.47
-3.7%
Senior (P90)
$65.6
National: $72.18
-9.1%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $33.53 $1341 $5812 $69,750
Q1 (P25) $39.9 $1596 $6916 $82,990
Median (P50) $47.62 $1905 $8254 $99,050
Q3 (P75) $58.71 $2348 $10176 $122,110
Senior (P90) $65.6 $2624 $11370 $136,440

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Mechanical Engineers

#1
$68.02
$68.02/hr
+37.5%
#2
$62.5
$62.5/hr
+26.3%
#3
$62.5
$62.5/hr
+26.3%
#4
$60.75
$60.75/hr
+22.8%
#5
$58.98
$58.98/hr
+19.2%
#6
$56.21
$56.21/hr
+13.6%
#7
$55.42
$55.42/hr
+12.0%
#8
$54.83
$54.83/hr
+10.8%
#9
$53.72
$53.72/hr
+8.6%
#10
$52.58
$52.58/hr
+6.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Utah?

The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Utah is $47.62/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $99,050.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Utah Mechanical Engineers hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Mechanical Engineers in Utah is $47.62/hr compared to the national average of $49.47/hr — lower by $1.85/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Mechanical Engineers in Utah?

Entry-level Mechanical Engineers professionals in Utah earn approximately $33.53/hour (10th percentile), which equals $69,750.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $65.6/hour.

How much does a senior Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Utah?

Senior-level Mechanical Engineers professionals in Utah (90th percentile) earn approximately $65.6/hour, or $136,440.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Mechanical Engineers (SOC 172141) in Utah.