Mechanical Engineers Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
20.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $136,660 ≈ $66/hr
Median annual salary $130,900
Employment 30,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $82,070P25 $102,360 Median $130,900P75 $166,580P90 $203,620
About 80% of mechanical engineerss in California earn between $82,070 and $203,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mechanical engineers salary in California is $136,660, about 20.3% above the U.S. average ($113,610). That works out to roughly $66/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $168,030 | $165,920 | 5,540 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,370 | $158,690 | 5,150 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $132,920 | $139,810 | 190 |
| Salinas, CA | $132,560 | $128,240 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $123,900 | $123,940 | 8,780 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $121,750 | $124,420 | 3,370 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $121,130 | $130,120 | 390 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $120,970 | $123,710 | 1,480 |