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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians apply engineering principles to develop, modify, test, and adjust machinery and equipment. They work under the direction of engineers or scientists in manufacturing plants, research facilities, construction companies, and other industrial settings In California the median pay is $87,390 a year, 17% above the national median of $74,510.

$87,390median pay in California, per year

$69,490–$104,220middle half earn

3,660employed in California

$74,510U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in California

8,996open roles like this on employer career sites, 783 in California or remote

209employers hiring

5,525posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in California and remote

Field Service Technician III · Canon U.S.A., Inc. · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $44,720–$63,960
Lead Automotive Technician · CarMax · North Highlands, Sacramento County · $78,000–$109,990
ASE Master Certified Automotive Technician · CarMax · Florin, Sacramento County · $103,750–$103,750
Automotive Service Technician · CarMax · Fruitridge, Sacramento County · $50,000–$70,000
US Tech - Vendor Alliance Senior Manager · PwC · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $218,956–$218,956
Customer Service Technician · Agiliti Health · Sacramento, Sacramento County · $39,748–$61,172
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient Oncology) · Veterans Health Administration · Long Beach, California · $80677–$104876
Health Technician (Audiology) · Veterans Health Administration · Ventura, California · $58827–$76476

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold an associate degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingWritingOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Knowledge areas

Engineering and TechnologyMechanicalDesignMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in California

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

Louisiana · $102,800 New Mexico · $97,560 Missouri · $92,150 Connecticut · $82,660 Rhode Island · $81,600 Oregon · $80,840 Nebraska · $80,050 Washington · $79,410 Maryland · $79,180 Ohio · $78,500

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O*NET-SOC 17-3027.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.