How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make in California?
$99,000a year
Median yearly pay for aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians in California. That is $47.60 an hour or $8,250 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.60
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,990Median: $99,000Highest 10%: $161,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,990 | $34.61 | |
| 25th | $81,560 | $39.21 | |
| Median | $99,000 | $47.60 | |
| 75th | $120,000 | $57.68 | |
| 90th | $161,700 | $77.72 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $120,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,940 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,360 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $88,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians.
| 1. Washington | $125,200 |
| 2. Alaska | $105,800 |
| 3. Nevada | $103,000 |
| 4. California | $99,000 |
| 5. Colorado | $98,990 |
| 6. Maryland | $91,820 |
| 7. Oregon | $81,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.60 ($99,000 a year).
Do aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $99,000 against $82,890 nationally, 19% more.
Where does California rank for aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 4 of 24 states.
Which city in California pays aerospace engineering and operations technologist and technicians the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $120,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.