How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make in California?
$80,060a year
Median yearly pay for precision instrument and equipment repairers in California. That is $38.49 an hour or $6,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.49
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,560Median: $80,060Highest 10%: $116,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,560 | $23.83 | |
| 25th | $59,690 | $28.70 | |
| Median | $80,060 | $38.49 | |
| 75th | $101,600 | $48.83 | |
| 90th | $116,700 | $56.12 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $102,700 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $100,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,310 |
| San Diego, CA | $88,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $71,350 |
| Riverside, CA | $66,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $61,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for precision instrument and equipment repairers.
| 8. Missouri | $81,330 |
| 9. New Jersey | $80,930 |
| 10. Ohio | $80,200 |
| 11. California | $80,060 |
| 12. New Mexico | $78,060 |
| 13. Kansas | $77,330 |
| 14. Arizona | $77,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a precision instrument and equipment repairer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.49 ($80,060 a year).
Do precision instrument and equipment repairers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,060 against $68,990 nationally, 16% more.
Where does California rank for precision instrument and equipment repairer pay?
California ranks 11 of 40 states.
Which city in California pays precision instrument and equipment repairers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $102,700 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.