Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Salary in California
Also called: Aerospace Engineering Technicians
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $99,000 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,000
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($82,890)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 24
- Jobs in the state
- 1,560
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,990; the top 10% earn over $161,650. Nationally the range is $59,050 to $125,160.
States ranked near California
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- Aviation Inspectors$83,000 median in California (broader BLS group)
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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians pay in California
How much do aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians make in California?
The median is $99,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $71,990 and the top 10% earn over $161,650. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 24 (+19% vs. the national median of $82,890). Living costs are not included.