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Mechanical engineer salary in Goleta, CA

How much does a Mechanical Engineer make in Goleta, CA?

Average base salary

$136,749
32%
above national average
Average $136,749
Low $90,753
High $206,058

The average salary for a mechanical engineer is $136,749 per year in Goleta, CA. 5 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated March 13, 2026).

Mechanical Engineer job openings in Goleta, CA

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Opto-Mechanical Engineer Stf
Lockheed Martin4out of 5 stars.
Goleta, CA
$109,200 - $217,695 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Mechanical Engineer in Goleta, CA

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
KARL STORZ
 
$150,133per year
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Redwire Space
 
$134,321per year
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Northrop Grumman
 
$104,809per year
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Raytheon
 
$100,063per year
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BRUKER
 
$87,750per year
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L3Harris
 
$87,278per year
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Highest paying cities for Mechanical Engineers near Goleta, CA

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $169,935 per year
  2. San Jose, CA
    $141,712 per year
  3. Livermore, CA
    $131,874 per year
  4. Irvine, CA
    $130,203 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $130,039 per year

Where can a Mechanical Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Mechanical Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Mechanical Engineer get paid in Goleta, CA?

Entry Level Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $68,656 per year

Junior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $76,260 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job openings
Average $138,805 per year