How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make in San Jose?
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $47.48 an hour or $8,230 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.48
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 208
- Jobs in the area
- 260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,160 | $28.44 | |
| 25th | $72,630 | $34.92 | |
| Median | $98,760 | $47.48 | |
| 75th | $117,700 | $56.60 | |
| 90th | $138,500 | $66.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for aircraft mechanic and service technicians.
| 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 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,590 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,250 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,240 |
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Salaries for every job in San Jose, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $47.48 ($98,760 a year).
Do aircraft mechanic and service technicians make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $98,760 against $79,870 nationally, 24% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $86,100, so San Jose pays 15% more.
Where does San Jose rank for aircraft mechanic and service technician pay?
8 of 208 metro areas with data.
How much does an aircraft mechanic and service technician make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $138,500 or more.
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.