Mechanical Engineer salary in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in San Diego Chula Vista Carlsbad, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$121,750

Median $121,750
Low $81,460High $172,760

Based on 3,370 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$81,460
25th percentile
$96,860
75th percentile
$151,920
90th percentile
$172,760

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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