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Aerospace Engineers average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$183,920
- San Jose$181,690
- Los Angeles$161,520
- Sacramento$144,960
- San Diego$144,280
- San Luis Obispo$143,350
- Riverside$141,070
- Santa Maria$137,690
- Bakersfield$134,930
- Oxnard$133,000
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $183,920 | $191,260 | $147,970 | $123,963 | 116 |
| San Jose | $181,690 | $181,630 | $151,740 | $122,646 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $161,520 | $163,280 | $130,530 | $110,736 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $144,960 | $132,230 | $123,540 | $100,957 | 107 |
| San Diego | $144,280 | $135,010 | $114,730 | $100,555 | 112 |
| San Luis Obispo | $143,350 | $135,490 | $103,170 | $100,006 | 109 |
| Riverside | $141,070 | $129,530 | $112,200 | $98,660 | 106 |
| Santa Maria | $137,690 | $130,870 | $110,350 | $96,664 | 109 |
| Bakersfield | $134,930 | $128,720 | $106,450 | $95,034 | 101 |
| Oxnard | $133,000 | $128,670 | $100,130 | $93,895 | 111 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Aerospace Engineers salary in other states
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2011.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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