Mechanical Engineers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $112,310 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly $53.99
10th percentile $72,730
90th percentile $178,020
Employed locally 170
National median $102,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,730
    25th
    $89,080
    50th (median)
    $112,310
    75th
    $142,530
    90th
    $178,020

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Mechanical Engineers salary vs area income 109% Median Mechanical Engineers salary is 9% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Industrial Engineers $117,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,790
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140
    Engineers, All Other $114,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mechanical Engineers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Mechanical Engineers in Santa Rosa, CA is $53.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.16 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Mechanical Engineers salaries?

    The median Mechanical Engineers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 9.8% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Mechanical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $72,730 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,080.