Motor Engineer Salary in Los Angeles, California

How much does a Motor Engineer make in Los Angeles, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Motor Engineer in Los Angeles, CA is $130,257. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $108,477 to a high of $154,409, with most professionals earning between $118,856 and $142,899.

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Support the NORD global strategy team to develop product concepts with strong value propositions with clear link to company and product strategy.

November 03, 2022

Design and develop complex models or simulations of systems and conduct independent studies and research encompassing sophisticated analytical techniques and novel and unconventional approaches.

January 29, 2023

Create new part designs and product modifications and submit them to the product commission in Germany for approval following the Engineering modification request form.

March 18, 2023

Hands-on (lab) experience with power electronics and electric drive systems is required.

April 01, 2023

Provide answers to technical questions from customers as well as cyber sales, customer service and other department personnel concerning the proper and optimum application of the full range of products offered by alpha gear drives.

April 03, 2023

Understanding the industrial rotating equipment market as it relates to customer requirements, opportunities and competition.

April 06, 2023

Works with Electronics & Electrical Systems (EES) Drive Technology Leader, EES Integrators and Platform Integrators to design, develop and deliver motor drive solutions into platforms.

April 24, 2023

Assist in developing strategic global alliance of suppliers by providing cost effective production techniques, quality assurance procedures and on time delivery.

May 07, 2023

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with all disciplines involved in specifying and engineering complex mechatronics products.

May 09, 2023

Develops and recommends solutions to engineering requirements for complex or specialized projects or systems, to ensure that design objectives are met, including program scope, cost and schedule constraints.

May 13, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Motor Engineer in Los Angeles, CA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

118856

142899

130257

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

121911

149969

134953

What is the average salary for Motor Engineer in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Motor Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. The base salary for Motor Engineer ranges from $118,856 to $142,899 with the average base salary of $130,257. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $121,911 to $149,969 with the average total cash compensation of $134,953.

View Average Salary for Motor Engineer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$130,257	$118,856 - $142,899
Bonus	$4,696	$3,055 - $7,071
Total Pay	$134,953	$121,911 - $149,969

* 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.

Motor Engineer Salary Near Los Angeles, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE Burbank, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,856 - $142,899	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Glendale, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,856 - $142,899	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Pasadena, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,856 - $142,899	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Inglewood, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,856 - $142,899	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA 0%
CITY, STATE Downey, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $117,869 - $141,712	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA
CITY, STATE El Monte, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $118,728 - $142,744	COMPARE TO Los Angeles, CA

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