Mechanical Engineers Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$168,030

per year

Hourly Rate

$80.79

per hour

Employment

5,540

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+61.4%

National: $104,110

📊 Compared to the national median of $104,110, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 61.4% MORE for Mechanical Engineers positions.

Purchasing Power

$139,792

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

22%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$105,400

25th

$134,460

Median

$168,030

75th

$201,630

90th

$217,530

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).