Mechanical Engineer salary in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in San Jose Sunnyvale Santa Clara, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$168,030

Median $168,030
Low $105,400High $217,530

Based on 5,540 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$105,400
25th percentile
$134,460
75th percentile
$201,630
90th percentile
$217,530

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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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