How much does a Mechanical Engineer 2 make in San Jose, CA? The average Mechanical Engineer 2 salary in San Jose, CA is $124,110 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $113,361 and $137,109. 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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FSi Engineers - Seattle , WA
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer with 3-8 years of experience looking for an opportunity ... In office Monday and Tuesdays each week and two additional days of your choice each month, the ...
ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago
MSM Industries, Inc. - Riverside , CA
The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented Mechanical Engineer with 2-3 years of experience to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a key part in analyzing mechanical designs ...
LinkedIn - 9 days ago
Intelletec Energy - Alameda , CA
Alameda, CA (Onsite 2-3 days a week, flexible) Salary: $80,000 - $120,000 (Potential for more with ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. * 3-5 ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
Meet Life Sciences - San Diego , CA
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent. * 2+ years of experience in the Medical Device industry. * SolidWorks or other CAD experience. * Quality systems ...
LinkedIn - 24 days ago
Tandem Foods - Rialto , CA
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related field. * 2 to 7 years of experience in a ... Strong knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems. * Experience with Lean ...
iHire - 2 days ago
Control Air Enterprises LLC - Anaheim , CA
Our Retrofit & Energy group specializes in design build, turnkey mechanical projects for both the ... No two jobs are ever the same. This presents a unique and exciting challenge. The ideal candidate ...
LinkedIn - 7 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 Engineer 2 in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Mechanical Engineer 2 ranges from $113,361 to $137,109 with the average base salary of $124,110. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $115,853 to $142,065 with the average total cash compensation of $127,632.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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