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Thermal Systems Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Thermal Systems Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Thermal Systems Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Thermal Systems EngineerKarman Industries · Los Angeles, CA · $125K–$175K/yr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  2. Thermal Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active Secret)Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
  3. Senior Thermal Systems EngineerExecutive Recruiting Group · Gardena, CA · $130K–$180K/yr · Posted Oct 29, 2026
  4. Thermal Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (Active TS or SCI)Northrop Grumman · Redondo Beach, CA · $114K–$171K/yr · Posted Oct 28, 2026
  5. Thermal Systems Engineer II (Multi-Layer Insulation)NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory · Pasadena, CA · $110K–$133K/yr · Posted Oct 21, 2026
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Thermal Systems Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$133K median, $121K–$144K typical, 37 postingsUnited States: middle half $121K–$144K, median $133K
  2. Colorado$125K median, $125K–$153K typical, 6 postingsColorado: middle half $125K–$153K, median $125K
  3. North Carolina$119K median, $119K–$144K typical, 5 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $119K–$144K, median $119K
  4. Michigan$133K median, $133K–$133K typical, 5 postingsMichigan: middle half $133K–$133K, median $133K
  5. Charlotte, NC$119K median, $119K–$144K typical, 5 postingsCharlotte, NC: middle half $119K–$144K, median $119K
  6. Dearborn, MI$133K median, $133K–$133K typical, 5 postingsDearborn, MI: middle half $133K–$133K, median $133K
  7. Pasadena, CA$122K median, $121K–$240K typical, 4 postingsPasadena, CA: middle half $121K–$240K, median $122K
  8. Redondo Beach, CA$143K median, $143K–$143K typical, 4 postingsRedondo Beach, CA: middle half $143K–$143K, median $143K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Thermal Systems Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Thermal Systems Engineer jobs in California is $143K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Thermal Systems Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $143K–$150K. The top 10% list $240K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $122K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Thermal Systems Engineer jobs?

The median here is $143K, against $133K across all 37 postings for the role.

How many Thermal Systems Engineer jobs in California list pay?

12 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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