CA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 49-3023

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $63,370 +28% above national average (national: $49,670)
$64,770Mean Annual
$30Median Hourly
62,110Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$63,370
$38,220
10th pct.
$93,860
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$38,220$18.37
25th percentile$46,900$22.55
50th percentile (median)$63,370$30.47
75th percentile$76,120$36.60
90th percentile (top earners)$93,860$45.13
Mean (average)$64,770$31.14

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $63,370
District of Columbia $71,030 +12%
Alaska $61,950 -2%
Colorado $59,340 -6%
New Hampshire $58,460 -8%
Washington $57,790 -9%
Maryland $57,560 -9%
Massachusetts $57,470 -9%
Minnesota $57,470 -9%

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Related Occupations in California

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Postal Service Clerks $63,670 6,890
Roofers $63,040 21,110
Marriage and Family Therapists $63,780 32,070
Biological Technicians $64,020 10,680
Medical Equipment Preparers $62,710 8,630
Automotive Body and Related Repairers $62,570 14,670

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in California?

The mean automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in California is $64,770 per year. The median (middle) salary is $63,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in California?

Entry-level automotive service technicians and mechanicss (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $38,220 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $46,900 per year.

What is the highest Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $93,860 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $76,120 per year.

How does the California Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary compare to the national average?

The median automotive service technicians and mechanics salary in California is $63,370, which is +28% above national average of $49,670.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes