Automotive Service Technicians Salary in California
Median Annual Salary
$63,370
$30.47/hr
Salary Range
$38,220 – $93,860
10th – 90th percentile
Employed
62,110
workers statewide
10-Yr Growth
+8%
Much faster than avg
COL-Adjusted
$55,981
real purchasing power
27.6% above the national median ($49,670)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$38,220 (entry)$63,370 (median)$93,860 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+21.7%
$9,605 total
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median Salary | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $77,260 | 3,080 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $74,590 | 7,620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $71,360 | 920 |
| Napa | $67,270 | 200 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $66,170 | 360 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $64,930 | 4,470 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $64,060 | 570 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $63,590 | 7,420 |
| Vallejo | $63,440 | 730 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $62,820 | 19,620 |
| Salinas | $62,260 | 620 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $62,040 | 1,300 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $61,280 | 480 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $61,040 | 5,180 |
| Chico | $60,670 | 340 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $60,660 | 1,360 |
| Modesto | $60,630 | 980 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $60,040 | 190 |
| Fresno | $57,270 | 1,660 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $56,770 | 1,220 |
| Redding | $56,740 | 390 |
| Merced | $55,380 | 340 |
| El Centro | $52,950 | 290 |
| Yuba City | $50,610 | 280 |
| Visalia | $45,890 | 640 |
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Salary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) (2024 OEWS). Cost of living based on BEA Regional Price Parities. For informational purposes only.