Mechanical Engineer salary in San Diego County, CA

Average salary
$82,500/yr
Based on 281 income tax records
$34,000
$153,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
46-55
56+
 
$63K
 
$83K
 
$109K
 
$118K
$34,000
$153,500
How much do Mechanical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $82,500 per year. This is based on data from 281 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mechanical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanical Engineer salary can vary between $34,000 to $153,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more
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Based on income reported to the IRS in box 1 of W-2.

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Mechanical Engineer salary by company

Employer
Average salary per year*
Salary range**
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Solar Turbines Incorporated, San Diego County, CA
19 income tax records
$108,000/yr
$73K – $124K
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General Atomics, San Diego County, CA
23 income tax records
$97,000/yr
$70K – $155K
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US Department Of Defense, San Diego County, CA
42 income tax records
$83,000/yr
$40K – $115K

Mechanical Engineer demographics in San Diego County, CA

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64% are single
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36% are married
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20% have kids
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44% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Mechanical Engineers in San Diego County, CA

281 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mechanical engineer in San Diego County, CA is $82,500 per year. Mechanical engineer salaries in San Diego County, CA can vary between $34,000 to $153,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 281 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mechanical engineer.

The following companies offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers in San Diego County, CA: Solar Turbines Incorporated ($108,000 a year), General Atomics ($97,000 a year), and US Department of Defense ($83,000 a year).

The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers in San Diego County, CA: Redondo Beach, CA ($111,500 a year), Torrance, CA ($96,500 a year), and Los Angeles, CA ($88,000 a year).
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Total salary amounts here include total taxable wages, tips, prizes and other compensation. Salaries here are not representative of the total population and may reflect different levels of experience or education. Learn more
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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.