Mechanical Engineers in California
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30,530Jobs in California
$136,660Mean annual wage
3rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $82,070 | $39.46 |
| 25th percentile | $102,360 | $49.21 |
| Median (50th) | $130,900 | $62.94 |
| 75th percentile | $166,580 | $80.09 |
| 90th percentile | $203,620 | $97.89 |
| Mean | $136,660 | $65.70 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are New Mexico ($152,430), District of Columbia (not a state) ($138,500), California ($136,660); the lowest are Arkansas ($88,340), South Dakota ($95,080), North Dakota ($96,400). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 30,530 | $136,660 | $130,900 |
| Arizona | 5,050 | $107,220 | $100,270 |
| Nevada | 1,410 | $110,180 | $102,680 |
| Oregon | 2,920 | $115,090 | $103,470 |