Engineer/researcher Salary in San Diego, CA.
Updated on: Dec 31, 2025
How much does a Engineer/researcher make in San Diego, CA?
The average Engineer/researcher in San Diego, CA makes $82,179,
33% above the national average Engineer/researcher salary of $61,585.
This pay is 9% greater than the combined average salaries of other metroes San Jose, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and New York City, NY.
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