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Avionics Technicians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Avionics Technicians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$92,480
Median Annual Salary
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+2.4% vs 2024
$90,750
Mean Salary
$92,480
Median Salary
$44.46
Hourly Rate
1,220 people work as Avionics Technicians in California
Avionics Technicians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Avionics Technicians in California earn a median salary of $92,480 per year ($7,706/month).
This is 18.6% above the national average of $78,009.
California ranks #7 out of 42 states for Avionics Technicians pay.
Approximately 1,220 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Avionics Technicians
Install, inspect, test, adjust, or repair avionics equipment, such as radar, radio, navigation, and missile control systems in aircraft or space vehicles.
Top Skills
Equipment Maintenance
3.88
Troubleshooting
3.88
Repairing
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Operations Monitoring
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Computers and Electronics
4.37
Mechanical
4.22
English Language
4.2
Engineering and Technology
3.76
Customer and Personal Service
3.5
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(50.0% of workers)
Salaries for Avionics Technicians in California range from $58,670 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $126,600 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $77,660 and $106,950.
How much do Avionics Technicians make in California?
The median annual salary for Avionics Technicians in California is $92,480 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $90,750.
What is the salary range for a Avionics Technicians in California?
Salaries for Avionics Technicians in California range from $58,670 at the 10th percentile to $126,600 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $77,660 and $106,950.
What is the starting salary for a Avionics Technicians in California?
Entry-level Avionics Technicians positions in California typically start around $58,670 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $77,660 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Avionics Technicians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,220 people are employed as Avionics Technicians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Avionics Technicians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Avionics Technicians in California is approximately $44.46 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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