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Mechanical Engineers PERM Salary in California
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for mechanical engineers in California, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 278
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $140,000
- Middle half $118,810 to $164,299
- Certified rate
- 97.2%
- 8 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $108,150
- This occupation, all states
Top employers
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid USA, Inc. | 32 | $160,200 |
| 2 | Tesla, Inc. | 25 | $154,370 |
| 3 | Rivian Automotive, LLC | 17 | $134,000 |
| 4 | KLA Corporation | 13 | $143,438 |
| 5 | Zoox Inc. | 9 | $166,878 |
| 6 | Applied Materials, Inc | 8 | $132,658 |
| 7 | Asml US, LP | 8 | $130,950 |
| 8 | Karma Automotive, Inc. | 7 | $153,000 |
| 9 | Auris Health, Inc. | 6 | $160,500 |
| 10 | Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 5 | $155,043 |
| 11 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 4 | $146,495 |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. | 4 | $138,591 |
| 13 | Archer Aviation Operating Corp. | 3 | $185,000 |
| 14 | Cruise LLC | 3 | $165,800 |
| 15 | Joby Aero, Inc. | 3 | $151,000 |
| 16 | Lam Research Corporation | 3 | $166,878 |
| 17 | Siemens Mobility, Inc. | 3 | $132,400 |
| 18 | BHE Renewables, LLC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Bloom Energy Corporation | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Cepheid | 2 | Too few filings |
| 21 | Divergent Technologies, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 22 | DJI Service LLC | 2 | Too few filings |
| 23 | Ford Motor Company | 2 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Nuro, Inc | 2 | Too few filings |
| 25 | NVIDIA Corporation | 2 | Too few filings |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newark, CA | 32 | $160,200 |
| 2 | Irvine, CA | 28 | $138,000 |
| 3 | Fremont, CA | 24 | $153,545 |
| 4 | San Jose, CA | 20 | $141,073 |
| 5 | Santa Clara, CA | 16 | $130,000 |
| 6 | Milpitas, CA | 15 | $143,438 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | 15 | $119,392 |
| 8 | Palo Alto, CA | 11 | $154,370 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale, CA | 10 | $147,522 |
| 10 | Foster City, CA | 7 | $170,000 |
| 11 | San Francisco, CA | 7 | $118,810 |
| 12 | Mountain View, CA | 6 | $173,199 |
| 13 | San Carlos, CA | 6 | $150,000 |
| 14 | Torrance, CA | 6 | $143,000 |
| 15 | Cupertino, CA | 3 | $156,000 |
| 16 | Hawthorne, CA | 3 | $136,990 |
| 17 | Long Beach, CA | 3 | $133,037 |
| 18 | Los Angeles, CA | 3 | $114,254 |
| 19 | Sacramento, CA | 3 | $132,400 |
| 20 | Burlingame, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanical Engineer | 34 | $116,765 |
| 2 | Mechanical Design Engineer | 17 | $140,000 |
| 3 | Senior Mechanical Design Engineer | 7 | $154,370 |
| 4 | Sr. Mechanical Engineer | 6 | $129,500 |
| 5 | Application Engineer | 5 | $140,525 |
| 6 | Product Development Engineer | 5 | $143,438 |
| 7 | Senior Mechanical Engineer | 5 | $161,000 |
| 8 | CS Technical Support Engineer 3 | 3 | $119,370 |
| 9 | Product Engineer | 3 | $129,329 |
| 10 | Senior Test Engineer | 3 | $138,155 |
| 11 | Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer | 3 | $136,990 |
| 12 | Staff Mechanical Engineer | 3 | $138,000 |
| 13 | Design Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Manufacturing Diagnostics Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 15 | Mechanical Engineer II | 2 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for mechanical engineers in California?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for mechanical engineers in California was $140,000 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $118,810 to $164,299.