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
| Percentile | Annual 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
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,430 |
| 2023 | $122,550 |
| 2024 | $126,370 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $108,430 | $92,043 |
| 2023 | $122,550 | $97,128 |
| 2024 | $126,370 | $102,901 |