How much does an engineering technologist and technician make in California?
$80,480a year
Median yearly pay for engineering technologist and technicians in California. That is $38.69 an hour or $6,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.69
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,060Median: $80,480Highest 10%: $128,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,060 | $25.03 | |
| 25th | $63,250 | $30.41 | |
| Median | $80,480 | $38.69 | |
| 75th | $104,600 | $50.29 | |
| 90th | $128,900 | $61.96 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bakersfield, CA | $101,800 |
| Vallejo, CA | $97,470 |
| Oxnard, CA | $94,810 |
| San Diego, CA | $92,480 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,670 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $84,240 |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,940 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $81,980 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $80,790 |
| Fresno, CA | $80,780 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $76,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $69,890 |
| Modesto, CA | $63,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for engineering technologist and technicians.
| 14. Minnesota | $81,290 |
| 15. North Dakota | $80,990 |
| 16. South Carolina | $80,540 |
| 17. California | $80,480 |
| 18. Illinois | $79,800 |
| 19. Wyoming | $79,440 |
| 20. Utah | $79,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an engineering technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.69 ($80,480 a year).
Do engineering technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,480 against $78,350 nationally, 3% more.
Where does California rank for engineering technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 17 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median of $101,800 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.