The median annual wage for Mechanical Engineers in Modesto, CA is $99,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $106,440.
Pay spans roughly $60,920 at the 10th percentile to $176,460 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $47.64 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as mechanical engineers in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $99,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $106,440 |
| Median (hourly) | $47.64 |
| 10th percentile | $60,920 |
| 90th percentile | $176,460 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.