Mechanical Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $116,370 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $55.95
10th percentile $76,250
90th percentile $168,260
Employed locally 1,230
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,250
    25th
    $87,910
    50th (median)
    $116,370
    75th
    $139,020
    90th
    $168,260

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 124% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 24% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mechanical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $181,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    New Mexico $141,490
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Baton Rouge, LA $132,850

    Nearby metros — Mechanical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $147,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $145,640
    Salinas, CA $141,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $129,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $128,660
    California $126,370

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $55.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.02 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.7% above the national median of $102,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mechanical Engineers in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $76,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,910.