Mechanical Engineer salary in Fresno, CA
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Fresno, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Madera, Sanger.
Also listed as: Mechanical Design Engineer
Median salary$100,567
Middle 50%$80k–$120.9k
vs. national median−7%comparison median $108,000
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,504 |
| 25th | $80,042 |
| 50th (median) | $100,567 |
| 75th | $120,942 |
| 90th | $140,000 |
Cost of living
Fresno's median Mechanical Engineer salary of $100,567 is worth about $98,400 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Fresno = 102.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Mechanical Engineers in the Fresno, CA area earned a median of $98,740 in May 2025 (260 employed). The H-1B median here is $100,567, 2% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Constellation Brands | too few | 2 |
| Netafim Irrigation | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.