Automotive Engineering Technicians Salary in California
Automotive Engineering Technicians in California earn a median of $87,390 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $87,390
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($74,510)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 3,660
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,950; the top 10% earn over $124,740. Nationally the range is $48,400 to $106,050.
States ranked near California
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- Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians$99,000 median in California
- Robotics Technicians$81,550 median in California (broader BLS group)
Automotive Engineering Technicians pay in California
How much do automotive engineering technicians make in California?
The median is $87,390 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,950 and the top 10% earn over $124,740. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for automotive engineering technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 44 (+17% vs. the national median of $74,510). Living costs are not included.