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Materials Engineers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$156,740
- Bakersfield$135,510
- San Francisco$133,770
- Los Angeles$127,780
- Sacramento$122,450
- Oxnard$120,320
- San Diego$117,680
- Riverside$104,740
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $156,740 | $156,730 | $130,770 | $107,913 | 110 |
| Bakersfield | $135,510 | $130,440 | $108,520 | $95,377 | 101 |
| San Francisco | $133,770 | $129,480 | $97,560 | $94,349 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $127,780 | $125,200 | $102,770 | $90,812 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $122,450 | $130,040 | $109,260 | $87,665 | 107 |
| Oxnard | $120,320 | $122,450 | $110,190 | $86,377 | 111 |
| San Diego | $117,680 | $124,180 | $93,200 | $84,766 | 112 |
| Riverside | $104,740 | $109,100 | $82,860 | $76,866 | 106 |
*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.
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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 17-2131.
- 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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