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Thermal Engineer salaries in Costa Mesa, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 25 open job postings for Thermal Engineer roles in Costa Mesa, CA, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Thermal Engineer postings in Costa Mesa, CA

  1. SENIOR THERMAL ENGINEERCalance · Costa Mesa, CA · $70.00–$80.00/hr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
  2. (#5249772007) Thermal Engineer, Mission ElectronicsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $129K–$171K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  3. (#5219419007) Senior Thermal Engineer, Expeditionary AI / HPC Data CentersAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $146K–$191K/yr · Posted Oct 20, 2026
  4. Senior Thermal Engineer, Mission ElectronicsAnduril Industries · Costa Mesa, CA · $146K–$194K/yr · Posted Oct 17, 2026
  5. Thermal EngineerInsight Global · Costa Mesa, CA · $270K–$291K/yr · Posted Oct 14, 2026
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Thermal Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$170K median, $143K–$218K typical, 219 postingsUnited States: middle half $143K–$218K, median $170K
  2. California$170K median, $150K–$233K typical, 115 postingsCalifornia: middle half $150K–$233K, median $170K
  3. Colorado$200K median, $143K–$223K typical, 20 postingsColorado: middle half $143K–$223K, median $200K
  4. San Diego, CA$240K median, $200K–$255K typical, 17 postingsSan Diego, CA: middle half $200K–$255K, median $240K
  5. Long Beach, CA$179K median, $134K–$212K typical, 10 postingsLong Beach, CA: middle half $134K–$212K, median $179K
  6. Washington$170K median, $150K–$255K typical, 9 postingsWashington: middle half $150K–$255K, median $170K
  7. Denver, CO$223K median, $143K–$223K typical, 9 postingsDenver, CO: middle half $143K–$223K, median $223K
  8. Sunnyvale, CA$263K median, $263K–$274K typical, 9 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $263K–$274K, median $263K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Thermal Engineer make in Costa Mesa, CA?

The median posted base pay for Thermal Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA is $170K a year, from 25 job postings with pay at 3 companies.

What is the typical Thermal Engineer pay range in Costa Mesa, CA?

The middle half of postings list $150K–$170K. The top 10% list $233K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $150K or less.

How does Costa Mesa, CA pay compare with all Thermal Engineer jobs?

The median here is $170K, against $170K across all 223 postings for the role.

How many Thermal Engineer jobs in Costa Mesa, CA list pay?

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

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