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Mechanical Engineer Salary in California

Based on 27K+ workers in California

Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026

Median Annual Salary (CA)

$126,370

$60.755/hr

vs National Average

$102,901

+22.8% vs national median

Salary Range (10th–90th)

$77K $189K

27K employed in California

Salary Distribution — Mechanical Engineer in California

Mechanical Engineer (CA) salary percentiles
PercentileAnnual Salary
10th percentile$77,360
25th percentile$99,290
Median (50th percentile)$126,370
75th percentile$159,520
90th percentile$188,660

Historical Salary Trend — Mechanical Engineer in California vs National

Historical Mechanical Engineer (California vs National) salary trend
YearMedian Salary (United States)
2022$108,430
2023$122,550
2024$126,370
Historical salary trend for Mechanical Engineer in California
YearCalifornia MedianNational Median
2022$108,430$92,043
2023$122,550$97,128
2024$126,370$102,901

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