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How much does an Engineer - Expert/Consultant make in San Diego, CA? The average Engineer - Expert/Consultant salary in San Diego, CA is $172,500 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $156,900 and $190,500. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary $142,697 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary $156,900 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary $172,500 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary $190,500 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Engineer - Expert/Consultant Salary $206,888 San Diego,CA March 26, 2024
25% $156,900 10% $142,697 90% $206,888 75% $190,500 $172,500 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Engineer - Expert/Consultant resolves highly complex technical issues and conducts advanced research. Provides expert consultation in one or more areas for the design, development and implementation of technical products and systems. Being an Engineer - Expert/Consultant has extensive engineering knowledge and is considered an expert in one or more engineering specialties. Recommends alterations to development and design to improve quality of products and/or procedures. In addition, Engineer - Expert/Consultant requires a bachelor's degree of engineering. Typically reports to a manager or executive. Being an Engineer - Expert/Consultant works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. Works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in solution or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Working as an Engineer - Expert/Consultant typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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