Mechanical engineer pay in San Diego

Pay stated on current job listings, in USD per year. Hourly rates count 2,080 hours.

$119,888median$83,200–156,628typical range, 25th to 75th percentile98jobs with stated pay84%of 117 listings state pay

  1. 11$0k–50k
  2. 32$50k–100k
  3. 25$100k–150k, includes the median
  4. 24$150k–200k
  5. 4$200k–250k
  6. 2$250k and up
  1. Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 4Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$129,300–193,900
  2. Tool Design Engineer - Level 2 or Level 3Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$83,400–125,200
  3. Senior EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$112,200–168,400
  4. Senior EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$112,200–168,400
  5. Mechanical Engineering SupervisorLeidosSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$87,100–157,450
  6. Principal Engineer, Thermal & Fluids SystemsASML Berlin GmbHSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$160,400–220,550
  7. Sr Loftsperson/CAD DesignerBAE SystemsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$75,920–88,795
  8. Principal Engineer (TRMC/ CAM Lead)Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$103,600–155,400
  9. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  10. Senior Mechanical Engineer - Thermal & Structural AnalysisLeonardo DRS, Inc.San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$107,089
  11. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  12. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  13. 2026 Associate Electromechanical Engineer - San Diego CANorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$76,200–114,400
  14. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  15. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  16. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  17. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  18. Electro-Mechanical AssemblerTeledyne FLIRSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$39,000–52,000
  19. Test and Evaluation EngineerBooz Allen HamiltonSan Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$86,900–198,000
  20. Senior Product Development EngineerQuidelOrthoSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$130,000–145,000
  21. Mechanical EngineerActalentSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$64–82 / hr
  22. Mechanical EngineerTrellisWare TechnologiesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$105,000–200,000
  23. Engineering TechnicianTeslaSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$23–62 / hr
  24. Principal or Senior Principal Aeronautical Engineer (Landing Gear)Northrop GrummanEl Segundo, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$114,000–171,000
  25. Staff Mechanical and Plumbing Engineer- Data Center EngineeringSB EnergyRedwood City, TX + 4 moreFull-time · On-site$140,000–185,000
  26. Sr. Principal Engineer (TRMC/ CAM Lead)Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$129,300–193,900
  27. Modeling and Simulation Engineer (1/2)Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$76,200–114,400
  28. Modeling and Simulation Engineer (3/4)Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$76,200–114,400
  29. Senior Digital Design CAD EngineerQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$131,622–173,400
  30. Senior Digital Design CAD EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$131,622–173,400
  31. Staff Retrofit Project Lead EngineerNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$161,000–241,400
  32. DMS and ModSim Manager Engineer 2Northrop GrummanSan Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$146,600–219,800
  33. Senior Mechanical Analysis EngineerSolar TurbinesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$112,704–169,056
  34. Design Quality Engineer IIIBecton, Dickinson and Company (BD)San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$105,500–168,800
  35. Motor Test Technician1XSan Diego, CAPart-time · On-site$30–48 / hr
  36. Principal / Sr Principal Engineer - Control Account ManagerNorthrop GrummanSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$114,000–171,000
  37. Engineering TechnicianActalentSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$29 / hr
  38. Engineering TechnicianQualcomm IncorporatedSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$24–36 / hr
  39. Engineering TechnicianQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$24–36 / hr
  40. Manager Systems Design EngineeringDexcomSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$135,100–225,100
  41. Engineering Technician VI (Steam)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$48 / hr
  42. Engineering Technician VI (Diesels)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$48 / hr
  43. Engineering Technician V (Diesels)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$40 / hr
  44. Plumbing Engineer ISyska Hennessy GroupSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$55,877–97,733
  45. Mechanical Engineering Summer InternSyska Hennessy GroupSan Diego, CAInternship · On-site$23–27 / hr
  46. Mechanical Engineer ISyska Hennessy GroupSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$55,877–97,733
  47. Senior Consulting EngineerHireVentureSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$159,120–238,680
  48. Head of Systems EngineeringCellanomeSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$230,000–270,000
  49. Senior Consulting Engineer – Gas Turbine DesignAmerica At WorkSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$159,000–239,000
  50. Estimator (Day Shift)TeslaSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$27–52 / hr
  51. Project Engineer InternSwinerton BuildersSan Francisco, HI + 20 moreInternship · On-site$19–35 / hr
  52. Mechanical Engineer1XSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$150,000–170,000
  53. Engineering Technician VI (Gas Turbine Engines)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$48 / hr
  54. Engineering Technician VI (Fire Fighting, Auxiliaries, & Pollution Abatement)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$48 / hr
  55. Engineering Technician V (Fire Fighting, Auxiliaries, & Pollution Abatement)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$40 / hr
  56. Engineering Technician V (Electrical & IR Survey)THOR Solutions, LLCSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$40 / hr
  57. CAD Modeler1XSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$150,000–166,000
  58. Mechanical EngineerCowboy Space Corp.San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$125,000–175,000
  59. Senior Mechanical EngineerFirestorm LabsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$135,000–150,000
  60. Senior Manager - R&DStrykerSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$171,500–285,700
  61. Senior Consulting EngineerSolar TurbinesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$159,120–238,680
  62. BIM ModelerThornton TomasettiLos Angeles, CA + 1 moreFull-time · On-site$35–50 / hr
  63. Engineering Intern - Transmission LineQuanta ServicesSan Diego, CAInternship · On-site$24 / hr
  64. Engineering Tech. VAmentumSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$48 / hr
  65. Engineering Tech. VAmentumSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$48 / hr
  66. GPU Design Integration EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$195,200–292,800
  67. Mechanical EngineerLeidosSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$87,100–157,450
  68. EngineerSolar TurbinesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$89,210–133,810
  69. Engineer IIHarris & AssociatesSan Diego, CAPart-time · On-site$83,000–110,000
  70. Development EngineerThe AES CorporationSan Francisco, UT + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$94,000–112,625
  71. Model Based Systems EngineerBooz Allen HamiltonSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$86,900–198,000
  72. Product Development Project EngineerRock West CompositesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$115,000–140,000
  73. Project EngineerDPR ConstructionColorado Springs, FL + 32 moreFull-time · On-site$70,000–99,000
  74. Development EngineerThe AES CorporationSan Francisco, UT + 3 moreFull-time · On-site$94,000–112,625
  75. Wiring Harness EngineerCowboy Space Corp.San Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$100,000–135,000
  76. Mechanical Engineer - Prototyping1XSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$175,000–215,000
  77. Junior Mechanical EngineerSeasatsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$71,000–90,000
  78. Battery Cell Test Technician, Mechanical Reliability, Cell DevelopmentTeslaSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$23–62 / hr
  79. Engineering SupervisorHEI Hotels & ResortsSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$31–33 / hr
  80. Senior Project EngineerHarris & AssociatesSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$100–115,000 / hr
  81. EngineerCushman & WakefieldSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$38–45 / hr
  82. Service EngineerNateraSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$88,200
  83. Mechanical Design Engineer, Cell Prototype EngineeringTeslaSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$87,020–185,820
  84. Aircraft Mechanisms EngineerNatilusSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$115,000–160,000
  85. Aerodynamics and Performance EngineerNatilusSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$120,000–170,000
  86. Sr. IC Packaging Engineer - Mechanical SimulationQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$127,200–190,800
  87. Engineering Technician, IntermediateQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$23–34 / hr
  88. Mechanical Engineer, SeniorQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$101,400–152,200
  89. Mixed Signal Design Verification EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$140,000–210,000
  90. Aircraft Maintenance SupervisorAmentumSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$70 / hr
  91. Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer - Characterization LeadDexcomSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$149,000–248,300
  92. Principal Research & Development (R&D) EngineerMotorola SolutionsLos Angeles, IL + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$180,000–250,000
  93. Mechanical Engineering ManagerDexcomSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$135,100–225,100
  94. Staff Thermal Limits EngineerQualcommSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$148,300–222,500
  95. Staff Engineer, Advanced Cores Design Evaluation EngineeringAnalog DevicesSan Diego, CA + 2 moreFull-time · On-site$131,285–190,108
  96. Engineering Technician IILeidosSan Diego, CAContract · On-site$24 / hr
  97. Engineering Manager - Product Integration and TestApplied IntuitionSan Diego, CAFull-time · On-site$15 / hr
  98. Senior Product Design Engineer OuraSan Diego, CA + 1 moreFull-time · Hybrid$159,000–203,000