How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in El Centro?
$54,330a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $26.12 an hour or $4,528 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.12
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,800Median: $54,330Highest 10%: $77,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,800 | $18.65 | |
| 25th | $43,920 | $21.12 | |
| Median | $54,330 | $26.12 | |
| 75th | $69,900 | $33.61 | |
| 90th | $77,370 | $37.20 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics.
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,000 |
| Redding, CA | $50,260 |
| Visalia, CA | $46,280 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $26.12 ($54,330 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $54,330 against $50,620 nationally, 7% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $64,980, so El Centro pays 16% less.
Where does El Centro rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
102 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,370 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.