RealWage

Associate Mechanical Engineer, Caltrans

Class code 2999 · Bargaining Unit R09

Authorized salary ranges

What CalHR authorizes this class to be paid.
RangeMonthlyAnnual
A$9,713 to $12,151$116,556 to $145,812
B$10,521 to $13,173$126,252 to $158,076

Representation

Professional Engineers in California Government represents Bargaining Unit R09, Professional Engineers.

Where these jobs are

2 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.

DepartmentEmployees
Department of Transportation2

Against the market

The BLS median wage for Mechanical Engineers across all California employers was $130,900 a year in 2025. This classification is authorized from $116,556 to $158,076 a year.

Footnotes

  • Footnote 19 Rule of three ranks certification. (Effective 1/1/79, all open examinations are rule of three ranks per Government Code 19057.1.)

Pay scale effective . Payroll data through 2025.