How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make in California?
$87,390a year
Median yearly pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians in California. That is $42.01 an hour or $7,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.01
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,950Median: $87,390Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,950 | $27.86 | |
| 25th | $69,490 | $33.41 | |
| Median | $87,390 | $42.01 | |
| 75th | $104,200 | $50.11 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.97 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bakersfield, CA | $110,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,680 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $94,960 |
| Oxnard, CA | $80,810 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,080 |
| Sacramento, CA | $78,190 |
| San Diego, CA | $77,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $62,310 |
| Stockton, CA | $58,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mechanical engineering technologist and technicians.
| 1. Louisiana | $102,800 |
| 2. New Mexico | $97,560 |
| 3. Missouri | $92,150 |
| 4. California | $87,390 |
| 5. Connecticut | $82,660 |
| 6. Rhode Island | $81,600 |
| 7. Oregon | $80,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mechanical engineering technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $42.01 ($87,390 a year).
Do mechanical engineering technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $87,390 against $74,510 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for mechanical engineering technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 4 of 44 states.
Which city in California pays mechanical engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median of $110,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.