How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make in Salinas?
$62,770a year
Median yearly pay for automotive service technician and mechanics in the Salinas, CA metro area. That is $30.18 an hour or $5,231 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.18
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,740Median: $62,770Highest 10%: $96,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,740 | $19.11 | |
| 25th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| Median | $62,770 | $30.18 | |
| 75th | $75,870 | $36.48 | |
| 90th | $96,740 | $46.51 |
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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Salinas, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make an hour in Salinas?
The median hourly pay in the Salinas, CA metro area is $30.18 ($62,770 a year).
Do automotive service technician and mechanics make more in Salinas than the national average?
Yes: $62,770 against $50,620 nationally, 24% more.
How does Salinas compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $64,980, so Salinas pays 3% less.
Where does Salinas rank for automotive service technician and mechanic pay?
17 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does an automotive service technician and mechanic make starting out in Salinas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,740 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.