MEP Engineer Salary in San Diego, California

MEP Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does an MEP Engineer make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an MEP Engineer in San Diego, CA is $67,044. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $53,868 to a high of $84,103, with most professionals earning between $60,147 and $75,974.

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10th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $53,868 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $60,147 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $67,044 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $75,974 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile MEP Engineer Salary $84,103 San Diego,CA April 01, 2025
25% $60,147 10% $53,868 90% $84,103 75% $75,974 $67,044 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an MEP Engineer ?

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) refers to these aspects of building design and construction. In commercial buildings, these elements are often designed by a specialized engineering firm. MEP design is important for planning, decision making, accurate documentation, performance- and cost-estimation, construction, and operating/maintaining the resulting facilities. MEP specifically encompasses the in-depth design and selection of these systems, as opposed to a tradesperson simply installing equipment. For example, a plumber may select and install a commercial hot water system based ...

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  1. Down a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer I

    0 - 1 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  2. This Job:

    MEP Engineer

    1 - 3 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    MEP Mechanical Designer III

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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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 MEP Engineer in San Diego, CA. The base salary for MEP Engineer ranges from $60,147 to $75,974 with the average base salary of $67,044. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $60,147 to $75,974 with the average total cash compensation of $67,044.

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