Mechanical Engineers salary
in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
- Middle 50%
- $98,690–$133,620
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 211
Mechanical Engineers in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro earn a median of $125,780 a year, based on BLS estimates for 650 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 20% above the CT statewide median of $105,090. It ranks #14 of 211 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE650 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Bridgeport
2 employers · DOL
Mechanical Engineers pay in other CT metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $105,980 |
| New Haven, CT | $104,950 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $102,990 |
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Questions
What is the average Mechanical Engineers salary in Bridgeport?
The BLS median is $125,780 a year (May 2025). Half of the 650 jobs pay between $98,690 and $133,620. The 10th percentile is $77,630 and the 90th is $157,980.
Is Bridgeport a high-paying metro for Mechanical Engineers?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $104,110 and 20% above the CT statewide median of $105,090. It ranks #14 of 211 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Mechanical Engineers make an hour in Bridgeport?
About $60.47 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $125,780 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $47.45–$64.24 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Mechanical Engineers the most in Bridgeport?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Asml Us ($143,706), Novamegha ($112,715). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.