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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$104,910
- San Jose$104,510
- Bakersfield$100,700
- Oxnard$88,390
- Santa Rosa$86,890
- Los Angeles$86,170
- San Diego$80,780
- Sacramento$79,250
- Riverside$67,590
- Stockton$63,750
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $104,910 | $100,620 | $85,460 | $76,970 | 116 |
| San Jose | $104,510 | $96,680 | $85,040 | $76,725 | 110 |
| Bakersfield | $100,700 | $110,030 | $97,430 | $74,399 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $88,390 | $80,810 | $61,610 | $66,884 | 111 |
| Santa Rosa | $86,890 | $94,960 | $74,410 | $65,968 | 108 |
| Los Angeles | $86,170 | $79,080 | $63,940 | $65,529 | 114 |
| San Diego | $80,780 | $77,800 | $64,150 | $62,238 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $79,250 | $78,190 | $59,010 | $61,304 | 107 |
| Riverside | $67,590 | $62,310 | $51,780 | $54,045 | 106 |
| Stockton | $63,750 | $58,470 | $57,820 | $51,376 | 105 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary in other states
Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3027.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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