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Mechanical Design Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 34 open job postings for Mechanical Design Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Mechanical Design Engineer postings in California

  1. Mechanical Design Engineer – Level 3Ngc · San Diego, CA · $104K–$155K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Mechanical Design EngineerK-T SARL France · Milpitas, CA · $141K–$207K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer - Wafer Positioning/Motion StagesK-T SARL France · Milpitas, CA · $118K–$173K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Sr. Mechanical Design EngineerK-T SARL France · Milpitas, CA · $118K–$173K/yr · Posted Sep 27, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Mechanical Design Engineer - Fuel RecyclingOklo · Santa Clara, CA · $80K–$155K/yr · Posted Sep 26, 2026ApplyView posting
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Mechanical Design Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$156K median · $128K–$174K typical · 76 postingsUnited States: middle half $128K–$174K, median $156K
  2. Milpitas, CA$159K median · $145K–$191K typical · 10 postingsMilpitas, CA: middle half $145K–$191K, median $159K
  3. Long Beach, CA$148K median · $148K–$176K typical · 5 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $148K–$176K, median $148K
  4. San Francisco, CA$180K median · $180K–$185K typical · 4 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $180K–$185K, median $180K
  5. New Jersey$116K median · $116K–$139K typical · 3 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $116K–$139K, median $116K
  6. Santa Clara, CA$124K median · $118K–$478K typical · 3 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $118K–$478K, median $124K
  7. Mountain View, CA$200K median · $200K–$200K typical · 3 postingsMountain View, CA: middle half $200K–$200K, median $200K
  8. Mexico$103K median · $103K–$103K typical · 3 postingsMexico: middle half $103K–$103K, median $103K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in California is $165K a year, from 34 job postings with pay at 18 companies.

What is the typical Mechanical Design Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $133K–$191K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $128K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Mechanical Design Engineer jobs?

The median here is $165K, against $154K across all 87 postings for the role.

How many Mechanical Design Engineer jobs in California list pay?

34 open postings at 18 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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