As of February 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in California is $87,640. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $81,114 to $94,926, with most professionals earning between $75,172 and $101,559.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $86,061 | $7,172 | $1,655 | $41 |
| Average | $79,456 | $6,621 | $1,528 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,539 | $6,128 | $1,414 | $35 |
An entry-level Mechanical Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $86,273. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Mechanical Engineer I makes around $86,754. After 2-4 years, the Mechanical Engineer I pay rises to about $88,046. Those senior Mechanical Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $88,908, and those Mechanical Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $89,123 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I | $86,273 |
| Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I | $86,754 |
| Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I | $88,046 |
| Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I | $88,908 |
| Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I | $89,123 |
| Entry Level | 9% |
| Mid Level | 9% |
| Senior Level | 11% |
| Top Level | 12% |
| Experienced | 12% |
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