As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Device Engineer in Irvine, CA is $94,960, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,826 weekly, or $7,913 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Device Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Device Engineer in Irvine, CA vary widely, spanning from $79,442 to $105,198. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($86,837) and 75th percentile ($100,319), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,198 per year. This $13,482 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or Microsoft Office, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Irvine Medical Device Engineer often earn 0.5% higher than national averages. However, Irvine currently ranks 91 statewide for Medical Device Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Medical Device Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $79,442 Irvine, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $86,837 Irvine, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $94,960 Irvine, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $100,319 Irvine, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Device Engineer Salary $105,198 Irvine, CA November 01, 2026
25% $86,837 10% $79,442 90% $105,198 75% $100,319 $94,960 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Medical Device Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    3 - 5 years experience
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