Mechanical Technologist Salary in San Diego, CA

How much does a Mechanical Technologist make in San Diego, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mechanical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $57,911. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,512 to a high of $75,811, with most professionals earning between $50,374 and $67,280.

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What does a Mechanical Technologist do?

Common responsibilities of a Mechanical Technologist

Utilize CAD software to produce 3D models and generate detailed drawings for fabrication.

January 30, 2023

Design and fabricate prototype mechanical devices in support of a small team of R&D scientists and engineers.

February 01, 2023

Demonstrated proficiency in troubleshooting electro-mechanical systems, and electrical circuitry.

February 06, 2023

Reviews spare parts list for existing equipment and works with MRO to ensure parts are identified, added and stocked in the MRO system in support of the maintenance strategy.

February 15, 2023

Operate mechanical diagnostic equipment, maintain area controls, assist with mechanical diagnostic calibration and alignment, test prior to experiment execution, and perform data recovery after experiment execution.

February 18, 2023

Provides technical expertise to plant personnel on troubleshooting failures, repairs, and evaluating whether equipment is designed to meet its intended or existing service conditions.

March 28, 2023

Assist in developing test parameters, troubleshooting and testing materials, components, or systems, identifying problems, and providing input on solutions, under minimal supervision.

March 31, 2023

Develops maintenance procedures based on Most Effective Technology (MET).

April 13, 2023

Produce supporting documentation and graphics using administrative (MS Office), drafting and design (CREO, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.

May 08, 2023

Participates with RE in developing the equipment maintenance strategy by providing technical and historical information.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mechanical Technologist in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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50374

67280

57911

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

50922

68289

58556

What is the average salary for Mechanical Technologist in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mechanical Technologist in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Mechanical Technologist ranges from $50,374 to $67,280 with the average base salary of $57,911. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,922 to $68,289 with the average total cash compensation of $58,556.

View Average Salary for Mechanical Technologist as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$57,911	$50,374 - $67,280
Bonus	$645	$549 - $1,008
Total Pay	$58,556	$50,922 - $68,289

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Mechanical Technologist Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,225 - $67,081	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,374 - $67,280	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,094 - $66,907	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,257 - $67,125	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,094 - $66,907	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,015 - $66,802	COMPARE TO San Diego, CA

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About San Diego, California

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About San Diego, California According to SDSU professor emeritus Monte Marshall, San Diego Bay is "the surface expression of a north-south-trending, nested graben". The Rose Cany....More

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