Associate Mechanical Engineer
Authorized salary ranges
| Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|
| $9,713 to $12,151 | $116,556 to $145,812 |
Representation
Professional Engineers in California Government represents Bargaining Unit R09, Professional Engineers.
Where these jobs are
4 state employees held this classification in 2025, from State Controller payroll data.
| Department | Employees |
|---|---|
| Forestry & Fire Protection, California Department of | 3 |
| California Energy Commission | 1 |
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 $145,812 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.)