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How much does an avionics technician make in San Diego?

$92,480a year

Median yearly pay for avionics technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $44.46 an hour or $7,707 a month.

Hourly
$44.46
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
19 of 64
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,720Median: $92,480Highest 10%: $101,700
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$62,720$30.15
25th$81,180$39.03
Median$92,480$44.46
75th$94,160$45.27
90th$101,700$48.88

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for avionics technicians.

San Francisco, CA$129,300
Los Angeles, CA$98,020
Bakersfield, CA$97,620
Riverside, CA$82,540
Avionics Technician salary in California Avionics Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in San Diego

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$120,900
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$104,800
Commercial Diver$101,600
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$98,860
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$96,580
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$92,390
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$88,860
Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$87,560
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$85,080
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$76,970
Salaries for every job in San Diego, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an avionics technician make an hour in San Diego?

The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $44.46 ($92,480 a year).

Do avionics technicians make more in San Diego than the national average?

Yes: $92,480 against $82,280 nationally, 12% more.

How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $92,480, so San Diego pays 0% more.

Where does San Diego rank for avionics technician pay?

19 of 64 metro areas with data.

How much does an avionics technician make starting out in San Diego?

The lowest-paid 10% make $62,720 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.