California

Mechanical Engineers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$131,130
+19.3% vs national
Hourly Wage
$63.04
 
10th Percentile
$77,360
Entry level
90th Percentile
$188,660
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mechanical Engineerss in California earn between $77,360 and $188,660, with a mean of $131,130. The national average for this role is $109,956.

$131,130 mean
10th Percentile$77,36090th Percentile$188,660

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$131,130
National Average$109,956
District of Columbia$136,300
New Mexico$135,530
Rhode Island$122,900
Alaska$120,920
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.