How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make in California?
$86,100a year
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians in California. That is $41.39 an hour or $7,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.39
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 12,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,860Median: $86,100Highest 10%: $116,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,860 | $25.89 | |
| 25th | $68,390 | $32.88 | |
| Median | $86,100 | $41.39 | |
| 75th | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| 90th | $116,700 | $56.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $98,760 |
| Yuba City, CA | $97,240 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $91,750 |
| San Diego, CA | $87,560 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $85,340 |
| Hanford, CA | $85,250 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $83,250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,420 |
| Riverside, CA | $81,440 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,810 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,250 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,240 |
| Redding, CA | $69,770 |
| Visalia, CA | $64,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians.
| 7. Massachusetts | $93,040 |
| 8. Alaska | $91,150 |
| 9. Hawaii | $90,830 |
| 10. California | $86,100 |
| 11. New Mexico | $84,440 |
| 12. Texas | $84,440 |
| 13. Delaware | $83,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $41.39 ($86,100 a year).
Do aircraft mechanic and service technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $86,100 against $79,870 nationally, 8% more.
Where does California rank for aircraft mechanic and service technician pay?
California ranks 10 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays aircraft mechanic and service technicians the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $98,760 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.