May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in Sacramento, CA
The median annual salary is $120,970, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$120,970
Mean annual salary
$123,710
Employment estimate
1,480
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $120,970 |
| Mean annual salary | $123,710 |
| 10th percentile | $82,990 |
| 25th percentile | $100,410 |
| 50th percentile | $120,970 |
| 75th percentile | $141,560 |
| 90th percentile | $170,600 |
Compared with the U.S.
- Sacramento, CA median
- $120,970
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 16.2%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in Sacramento, CA earn 16.2% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $100,410–$141,560.
- BLS estimates employment at 1,480 workers in this metro area.