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Engineering Average Salaries in Los Angeles 2024

How much money does a person working in Engineering make in Los Angeles?


Average Yearly Salary
97,300 USD
( 8,110 USD monthly)

LOW
30,700
USD
AVERAGE
97,300
USD
HIGH
205,000
USD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Engineering in Los Angeles typically earns around 97,300 USD. Salaries range from 30,700 USD (lowest average) to 205,000 USD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Engineering domain in Los Angeles exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Engineering
3D Printing Engineer87,100 USD
Acoustics Engineer93,300 USD
Assembly Engineering Technician77,000 USD
Assistant Chief Engineer117,000 USD
Associate Engineer90,500 USD
AutoCAD Drafter60,200 USD
Autocad Operator62,600 USD
Automation Engineer103,000 USD
Automation Engineer105,000 USD
Avionic System Support Engineer94,600 USD
Biochemical Engineer92,000 USD
BMS Engineer98,400 USD
Bridge and Lock Tender52,500 USD
Broadcast Engineer96,800 USD
CAD Design Engineer106,000 USD
CAD Designer60,600 USD
CAE Engineer103,000 USD
Ceramics Engineer90,700 USD
Chemical Engineer99,100 USD
Civil Drafter62,800 USD
Civil Engineer107,000 USD
Civil Site Engineer105,000 USD
Civil Technician58,800 USD
Cognitive Engineer92,700 USD
Commissioning Engineer101,000 USD
Communications Engineer112,000 USD
Condition Monitoring Engineer90,400 USD
Contract Associate Engineer93,700 USD
Contract Engineer98,100 USD
Control Systems Engineer97,600 USD
Controls Engineer101,000 USD
Controls Software Engineer91,600 USD
Corrosion Engineer91,400 USD
Design Engineer101,000 USD
Director of Engineering208,000 USD
Drafter61,500 USD
Drafting Manager118,000 USD
Drilling Engineer100,000 USD
Drilling Foreman29,400 USD
Electrical Draughtsman50,900 USD
Electrical Engineer107,000 USD
Electrical Engineering Manager147,000 USD
Electromechanical Engineering Technologist110,000 USD
Electromechanical Equipment Assembler50,800 USD
Energy Engineer101,000 USD
Engine Assembler43,300 USD
Engineer102,000 USD
Engineering Account Manager121,000 USD
Engineering Chief Designer114,000 USD
Engineering Consultant143,000 USD
Engineering Key Account Manager147,000 USD
Engineering Lab Technician100,000 USD
Engineering Manager142,000 USD
Engineering Planning Manager147,000 USD
Engineering Production Manager178,000 USD
Engineering Project Analyst116,000 USD
Engineering Project Coordinator 113,000 USD
Engineering Project Director215,000 USD
Engineering Project Leader133,000 USD
Engineering Project Manager139,000 USD
Engineering Research and Development Manager155,000 USD
Engineering Safety Coordinator75,500 USD
Engineering Sales Manager139,000 USD
Engineering Technician77,100 USD
Engineering Technologist79,000 USD
Environmental Engineer99,600 USD
Equipment Engineer97,000 USD
Equipment Engineering Manager133,000 USD
Estimator86,500 USD
Fabrication Specialist68,500 USD
Fabricator46,200 USD
Facade Engineer98,100 USD
Fiber Analyst58,500 USD
Field Engineer110,000 USD
Field Engineering Manager169,000 USD
Fire Engineer106,000 USD
Fitter and Turner32,100 USD
Forestry Strategic Planner120,000 USD
Generation Engineer99,300 USD
Genetic Engineer106,000 USD
Geological Engineer105,000 USD
Geotechnical Engineer111,000 USD
Heavy Equipment Mechanic55,300 USD
Highway Engineer98,900 USD
HSE Professional96,900 USD
Human Machine Interface Engineer94,400 USD
HVAC Engineer111,000 USD
HVAC Supervisor91,400 USD
Industrial Engineer94,700 USD
Industrial Engineering Technologist93,800 USD
Instrument Engineer95,200 USD
Instrument Technician53,100 USD
Instrumentation and Control Engineer100,000 USD
Instrumentation Designer89,600 USD
Instrumentation Engineer96,800 USD
Instrumentation Manager99,400 USD
Irrigation Engineer100,000 USD
Licensed Aircraft Engineer105,000 USD
Locomotive Engineer99,600 USD
Maintenance Engineer91,500 USD
Maintenance Fitter35,600 USD
Maintenance Manager102,000 USD
Manufacturing Engineer98,500 USD
Marine Engineer97,300 USD
Materials Engineer99,400 USD
Materials Researcher94,400 USD
Materials Technician76,600 USD
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer113,000 USD
Mechanical Design Engineer104,000 USD
Mechanical Designer87,900 USD
Mechanical Engineer113,000 USD
Mechanical Engineering Manager141,000 USD
Mechanical Inspector102,000 USD
Mechatronics Engineer107,000 USD
Mining Engineer101,000 USD
Nanotechnology Engineer112,000 USD
Natural Language Processing Engineer115,000 USD
Oil and Petrochemical Engineer109,000 USD
Optical Engineer96,400 USD
Optical Instrument Assembler52,600 USD
PCB Assembler36,100 USD
Photonics Engineer106,000 USD
Photonics Technician90,600 USD
Pipeline Engineer94,000 USD
Piping Designer52,800 USD
Piping Engineer93,300 USD
Planning Engineer103,000 USD
Pressure Vessel Inspector47,400 USD
Principal Cost Engineer106,000 USD
Principal Engineer97,700 USD
Principal Support Engineer102,000 USD
Process Engineer103,000 USD
Process Operator58,200 USD
Product Development Engineer103,000 USD
Product Development Technician76,000 USD
Product Engineer108,000 USD
Product Safety Engineer91,700 USD
Production Engineer101,000 USD
Project Engineer104,000 USD
Proposal Manager125,000 USD
Purchasing Engineer92,500 USD
Quality Assurance Engineer102,000 USD
Rail Engineer97,900 USD
Regional Field Engineer105,000 USD
Remote Sensing Engineer105,000 USD
Robotics Engineer112,000 USD
Robotics Technician84,600 USD
Safety Engineer102,000 USD
Safety Inspector81,000 USD
Safety Manager119,000 USD
Safety Officer50,500 USD
Sales Engineer109,000 USD
Scheduling Engineer89,400 USD
Security Engineer103,000 USD
Service Engineer110,000 USD
Smart Home Engineer114,000 USD
Solar Engineer104,000 USD
Staff Engineer104,000 USD
Static Equipment Engineer100,000 USD
Stationary Engineer88,700 USD
Stress Engineer92,700 USD
Structural Analysis Engineer102,000 USD
Structural Designer92,100 USD
Structural Engineer97,000 USD
Structural Technician66,600 USD
Subsea Engineer120,000 USD
Supply Chain Specialist100,000 USD
Surveyor75,200 USD
Technical Affairs Officer53,300 USD
Technical Assistant50,100 USD
Technical Engineer91,600 USD
Technical Support Engineer90,400 USD
Tender Engineer88,800 USD
Test Development Engineer103,000 USD
Test Engineer95,600 USD
Transportation Engineer91,400 USD
Urban Engineer104,000 USD
Validation Engineer90,300 USD
Verification Engineer94,600 USD
Wastewater Engineer100,000 USD
Wind Energy Engineer106,000 USD
Wind Energy Operations Manager131,000 USD
Wireless Engineer107,000 USD
Work Planner70,000 USD


Engineering Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Los Angeles

Median and salary distribution Los Angeles Engineering yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
100,000 USD or more
10% of people earn
82,900 to 100,000 USD
20% of people earn
44,700 USD or less
65% of people earn
44,700 to 82,900 USD
Minimum Salary
30,700 USD
Median
87,300 USD
Maximum
205,000 USD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Engineering in Los Angeles range from 30,700 USD (starting average salary) to 205,000 USD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Engineering is 87,300 USD, implying that half of the workforce in Los Angeles earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Engineering in Los Angeles earn less than 65,300 USD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 108,000 USD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Engineering in Los Angeles. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 44,700 USD to 82,900 USD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 44,700 USD mark, while 10% ranged from 82,900 USD to 100,000 USD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 100,000 USD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Engineering in Los Angeles having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Engineering in Los Angeles, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in United States costs anywhere from 39,600 USD to 119,000 USD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Engineering / Los Angeles

Salary comparison by gender United States Engineering yearly
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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Engineering in United States, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
82,400 USD
Female-5%
78,600 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in United States for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Engineering / Los Angeles

How much are annual salary increments in Los Angeles for individuals working in Engineering? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Engineering in United States are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately % every months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate United States Engineering
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

United States / All Professions

Annual Salary Increment Rate United States
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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in United States is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Engineering / United States

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate United States Engineering
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100% of surveyed staff in Engineering reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while % said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from % to % of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
%
No Bonus
100%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Engineering / Los Angeles


47 USD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Engineering in Los Angeles is 47 USD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Engineering in Los Angeles is 15 USD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Long Beach77,300 USD
Los Angeles97,300 USD
Oakland75,700 USD
Sacramento79,700 USD
San Diego92,400 USD
San Francisco88,500 USD
San Jose90,900 USD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in United States is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
92,800 USD
Public Sector+5%
97,500 USD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Engineering in Los Angeles?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 87,300 USD and 108,000 USD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Engineering in Los Angeles ranges from 30,700 USD to 65,300 USD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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