Median salary
$171,000
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$151.4k – $190.2k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
89.7%
26 of 29 roles
Live roles
29
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| MS Muon Space | $190,500 | 8 |
|
Figure
|
$185,000 | 8 |
|
Archer
|
$171,000 | 5 |
Antora Energy
|
$141,500 | 2 |
Electric Hydrogen
|
$150,500 | 1 |
| IT itD Tech | $93,600 | 1 |
| ET Etched | $6,000 | 1 |
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How much do Mechanical Engineer roles in San Jose pay?
The median salary for Mechanical Engineer roles in San Jose is $171,000 per year. Most pay falls between $151,375 (25th percentile) and $190,153 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $138,250 to $206,250.
These figures are computed live from 29 active Mechanical Engineer roles in San Jose on JobsRadar, of which 26 (89.7%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Mechanical Engineer roles in San Jose include Figure, Muon Space and Archer.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Mechanical Engineer salary in San Jose?
- The median is $171,000 per year, with most pay between $151,375 and $190,153 (25th–75th percentile), based on 26 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Mechanical Engineer salary range in San Jose?
- Pay ranges from about $138,250 to $206,250 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $171,000. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.