Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in California
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California earn an average of $91,570 a year. That is $15,190 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $76,380. The best-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA at $104,910.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for mechanical engineering technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $76,380 | $36.72 |
| California | $91,570 | $44.03 |
| Oregon | $78,990 | $37.98 |
| Nevada | $76,890 | $36.97 |
| Arizona | $71,680 | $34.46 |
Related jobs in California
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$80,360
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$93,750
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80,610
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$85,570
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$87,070
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$81,840
Average pay, California, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do mechanical engineering technologists and technicians make in California?
The average is $91,570 a year, and the median is $87,390. That is $15,190 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $76,380.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$44.03 an hour on average; the median is $42.02.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($104,910), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($104,510). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Stockton-Lodi, CA ($63,750).
How does California rank?
California ranks #5 of 44 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.