May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in San Francisco, CA
The median annual salary is $161,370, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$161,370
Mean annual salary
$158,690
Employment estimate
5,150
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $161,370 |
| Mean annual salary | $158,690 |
| 10th percentile | $102,710 |
| 25th percentile | $128,330 |
| 50th percentile | $161,370 |
| 75th percentile | $183,990 |
| 90th percentile | $212,380 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Francisco, CA median
- $161,370
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 55.0%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in San Francisco, CA earn 55.0% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $128,330–$183,990.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,150 workers in this metro area.