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Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$86,100
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.4% vs 2024
$86,110
Mean Salary
$86,100
Median Salary
$41.39
Hourly Rate
12,590 people work as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California earn a median salary of $86,100 per year ($7,175/month).
This is 9.5% above the national average of $78,634.
California ranks #10 out of 50 states for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay.
Approximately 12,590 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Top Skills
Equipment Maintenance
4.25
Repairing
4.25
Operations Monitoring
4.12
Troubleshooting
4.12
Critical Thinking
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Mechanical
4.71
English Language
3.73
Engineering and Technology
3.39
Customer and Personal Service
3.28
Mathematics
3.2
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(60.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California
Salaries for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California range from $53,860 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $116,690 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $68,390 and $99,650.
Median $86,100
P10: $53,860P25: $68,390P75: $99,650P90: $116,690
10th
$53,860
25th
$68,390
Median
$86,100
75th
$99,650
90th
$116,690
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$53,860
$25.89
$4,488
25th Percentile
$68,390
$32.88
$5,699
Median (50th)
$86,100
$41.39
$7,175
75th Percentile
$99,650
$47.91
$8,304
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$116,690
$56.10
$9,724
Note: The mean (average) salary of $86,110 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#10
California ranks #10 of 50 states
$78,634
National avg. for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California is $86,100 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $86,110.
What is the salary range for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Salaries for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California range from $53,860 at the 10th percentile to $116,690 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $68,390 and $99,650.
What is the starting salary for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians positions in California typically start around $53,860 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $68,390 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 12,590 people are employed as Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California is approximately $41.39 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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