High-paying mechanical engineering jobs in Los Angeles

Mechanical Engineering designs, develops, and tests mechanical systems. Engineers solve problems related to machinery and energy use. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are key.


The 396 mechanical engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $118,571 and $208,775 per year. Mechanical Engineer, Senior Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Designer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Los Angeles, CA.

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Updated Sep 12, 2026
Job title
Los Angeles, CA
California
Job openings (Los Angeles)

Senior Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles

$208,775 per year

California

$188,361 per year

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles

$158,050 per year

California

$151,278 per year

Tooling Engineer

Los Angeles

$135,097 per year

California

$145,501 per year

Robotics Engineer

Los Angeles

$134,257 per year

California

$157,121 per year

Mechanical Engineer

Los Angeles

$132,408 per year

California

$127,815 per year

Hardware Engineer

Los Angeles

$130,986 per year

California

$157,937 per year

Mechanical Designer

Los Angeles

$125,903 per year

California

$121,428 per year

Validation Engineer

Los Angeles

$118,571 per year

California

$147,861 per year

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