Mechanical Engineer salary in San Jose, CA

Average salary
$109,000/yr
Based on 108 income tax records
$40,000
$356,500
Age:
Average salary by age
18-25
26-35
36-45
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56+
 
$78K
 
$98K
 
$145K
$40,000
$356,500
How much do Mechanical Engineers make?
The average total salary for a Mechanical Engineer is $109,000 per year. This is based on data from 108 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Mechanical Engineer and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Mechanical Engineer salary can vary between $40,000 to $356,500 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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Apple, Santa Clara County, CA
19 income tax records
$308,500/yr
$165K – $775K
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Lockheed Martin, Santa Clara County, CA
14 income tax records
$128,500/yr
$44K – $193K

Mechanical Engineer demographics in San Jose, CA

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63% are single
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37% are married
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23% have kids
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38% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Mechanical Engineers in San Jose, CA

108 full-time salaries from 2019
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The average salary for a mechanical engineer in San Jose, CA is $109,000 per year. Mechanical engineer salaries in San Jose, CA can vary between $40,000 to $356,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 108 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as mechanical engineer.

The following cities offer the highest salaries for mechanical engineers near San Jose, CA: Redwood City, CA ($164,500 a year), San Mateo, CA ($146,500 a year), and Mountain View, CA ($145,000 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.