Mechanical Engineers Salary in California
State-level pay data with comparison to the national median.
California median
$117,380
~$56/hr
National median
$104,110
California pays 13% more than national average
Top metros in California
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $168,030 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $161,370 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $132,920 |
| Salinas, CA | $132,560 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $123,900 |
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Mechanical Engineers jobs in California
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Find jobs in California →Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.