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Thermal Engineer salaries in San Diego, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 17 open job postings for Thermal Engineer roles in San Diego, CA, updated Nov 15, 2026.

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Newest Thermal Engineer postings in San Diego, CA

  1. Sr. Staff Engineer, Thermal - AI ComputeQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $192K–$288K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  2. Staff Thermal EngineerQualcomm · San Diego, CA · $160K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  3. Staff Thermal EngineerQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $160K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  4. Sr. Staff Engineer, Thermal - AI ComputeQualcomm Technologies · San Diego, CA · $192K–$288K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  5. Sr. Staff Engineer, Thermal - AI ComputeSan Diego, CA · $192K–$288K/yr · Posted Nov 4, 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. Costa Mesa, CA$170K median, $150K–$170K typical, 25 postingsCosta Mesa, CA: middle half $150K–$170K, median $170K
  4. Colorado$200K median, $143K–$223K typical, 20 postingsColorado: middle half $143K–$223K, median $200K
  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 San Diego, CA?

The median posted base pay for Thermal Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA is $240K a year, from 17 job postings with pay at 4 companies.

What is the typical Thermal Engineer pay range in San Diego, CA?

The middle half of postings list $200K–$255K. The top 10% list $300K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $200K or less.

How does San Diego, CA pay compare with all Thermal Engineer jobs?

The median here is $240K, against $170K across all 223 postings for the role.

How many Thermal Engineer jobs in San Diego, CA list pay?

17 open postings at 4 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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