May 2025 OEWS estimate
Mechanical Engineer Salary in San Jose, CA
The median annual salary is $168,030, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$168,030
Mean annual salary
$165,920
Employment estimate
5,540
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $168,030 |
| Mean annual salary | $165,920 |
| 10th percentile | $105,400 |
| 25th percentile | $134,460 |
| 50th percentile | $168,030 |
| 75th percentile | $201,630 |
| 90th percentile | $217,530 |
Compared with the U.S.
- San Jose, CA median
- $168,030
- U.S. median
- $104,110
- Difference
- 61.4%
What the data shows
- Mechanical Engineers in San Jose, CA earn 61.4% more than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $134,460–$201,630.
- BLS estimates employment at 5,540 workers in this metro area.