As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Engineer I in California is $87,712. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,562 to $93,542, with most professionals earning between $72,141 and $98,850.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $84,807 | $7,067 | $1,631 | $41 |
| Average | $79,521 | $6,627 | $1,529 | $38 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,132 | $6,011 | $1,387 | $35 |
An entry-level Mechanical Engineer I with under 1 year experience makes about $87,103. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Mechanical Engineer I makes around $87,712. After 2-4 years, the Mechanical Engineer I pay rises to about $88,756. Those senior Mechanical Engineer I with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $89,452, and those Mechanical Engineer I having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $89,626 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I | $87,103 |
| Intermediate Level Mechanical Engineer I | $87,712 |
| Senior Level Mechanical Engineer I | $88,756 |
| Specialist Level Mechanical Engineer I | $89,452 |
| Expert Level Mechanical Engineer I | $89,626 |
| Entry Level | 10% |
| Mid Level | 10% |
| Senior Level | 12% |
| Top Level | 12% |
| Experienced | 13% |
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