Mechanical Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median mechanical engineer in the San Jose area earns $168,030 a year ($80.78 an hour), 61% above the U.S. median ($104,110) and 28% above the California median ($130,900). Half of the 5,540 mechanical engineers there earn between $134,460 and $201,630.
Median $168,030
10th: $105,40090th: $217,530
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $105,400 | $82,070 | $73,990 |
| 25th percentile | $134,460 | $102,360 | $84,130 |
| Median | $168,030 | $130,900 | $104,110 |
| 75th percentile | $201,630 | $166,580 | $132,590 |
| 90th percentile | $217,530 | $203,620 | $164,340 |
| Average | $165,920 | $136,660 | $113,610 |
| Jobs | 5,540 | 30,530 | 296,810 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for mechanical engineer pay.
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- San Francisco, CA: $161,370
- Los Angeles, CA: $123,900
- San Diego, CA: $121,750
- Denver, CO: $128,180
- Washington, DC: $126,990
- Seattle, WA: $126,590
- Houston, TX: $125,350
- Boston, MA: $119,300
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.