Mechanical Design Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

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How much does a Mechanical Design Engineer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Mechanical Design Engineer salary in San Francisco, CA is $71,477 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,872 and $87,374. 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. 

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Mechanical Design Engineer- to $140k - Structural Steel/Heavy Equipment/Crane
Systematic Business Consulting - Union City , CA
We are seeking a talented full-time Mechanical Design Engineer who is highly motivated and experienced individual. The employee will be responsible for: • Attend hand-off meeting between estimating ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Infomatics, Inc - Everett , WA
Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Everett, WA, 98204 Job type: 12+ months contract with possibility to extend Job Description A successful candidate will be the Designer Discipline Technical Lead ...
LinkedIn - 45 days ago
Mechanical Design Engineer
Global Recruiters of Fort Worth (GRN) - Milford , TX
Design, develop, and test mechanical and explosive devices while ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety requirements. * Utilize engineering principles and energetic material knowledge ...
LinkedIn - 18 days ago
Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer
VMI Dredges - Cushing , OK
ROLE DESCRIPTION This is a full-time on-site role for a Mechanical/Electrical Design Engineer at VMI, Inc. located in Cushing, OK. The Engineer will be responsible for creating computer-aided design ...
LinkedIn - 43 days ago
Mechanical Engineer
Russell Tobin - San Antonio , TX
Job Title: Mechanical Engineer Location: San Antonio, TX Job Type: 12 Months (with possible ... The ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical design, construction management, and ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Mechanical Engineer ( Special Purpose Machine )
HCLTech - Cupertino , CA
Mechanical Engineer ( Special Purpose Machine Design ) Job ID: 1507982BR Position Type: Full-time with HCL Tech Location: Cupertino, CA Role/Responsibilities * Experience with 3D CAD Tools
LinkedIn - 17 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Design Engineer in San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Mechanical Design Engineer ranges from $60,872 to $87,374 with the average base salary of $71,477. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,989 to $88,221 with the average total cash compensation of $72,194.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Salary in popular cities: Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose

Skills associated with Mechanical Design Engineer: Assembly, Design, Product Design

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