Mechanical Engineer salary in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Santa Cruz Watsonville, CA?

Median base salary

Government data

$132,920

Median $132,920
Low $94,180High $211,260

Based on 190 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$94,180
25th percentile
$108,700
75th percentile
$165,070
90th percentile
$211,260

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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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