Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • California
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median salary of $79,792 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +16.1% vs the national median of $68,730. An estimated 3,090 mechanical engineering technologists and technicians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $58,470 to $106,940 depending on location.
$79,792
Avg median salary in California
$106,940
Highest paying metro
$58,470
Lowest paying metro
3,090
Employed in California
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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $106,940 | $98,780 | $107,190 | 140 |
| San Francisco, CA | $97,800 | $89,860 | $121,240 | 670 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,960 | $74,410 | $98,110 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $93,150 | $74,720 | $113,910 | 400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $79,650 | $62,510 | $93,440 | 40 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,480 | $52,000 | $104,950 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,210 | $55,660 | $88,590 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,680 | $62,980 | $97,620 | 390 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $75,740 | $60,040 | $91,630 | 1,040 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,500 | $57,330 | $91,610 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $63,950 | $54,300 | $73,290 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $58,760 | $50,190 | $77,470 | 170 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,470 | $57,820 | $62,030 | 30 |