How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in California?
$64,980a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in California. That is $31.24 an hour or $5,415 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.24
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,180Median: $64,980Highest 10%: $95,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Median | $64,980 | $31.24 | |
| 75th | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| 90th | $95,280 | $45.81 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $77,840 |
| Napa, CA | $76,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,030 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $75,080 |
| Sacramento, CA | $72,020 |
| Vallejo, CA | $69,710 |
| Oxnard, CA | $65,160 |
| San Diego, CA | $64,320 |
| Riverside, CA | $64,210 |
| Hanford, CA | $64,090 |
| Chico, CA | $63,070 |
| Stockton, CA | $62,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,820 |
| Modesto, CA | $62,770 |
| Salinas, CA | $62,770 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $62,450 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $61,620 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $61,110 |
| Merced, CA | $59,390 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,860 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $54,330 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,000 |
| Redding, CA | $50,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 1. District of Columbia | $68,660 |
| 2. California | $64,980 |
| 3. Colorado | $61,280 |
| 4. Alaska | $60,840 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $60,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.24 ($64,980 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $64,980 against $50,620 nationally, 28% more.
Where does California rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays automotive service technician and mechanics the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $77,840 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.