Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in California
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in California earn a median of $64,980 a year, +28% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,980
- vs. U.S. median
- +28% ($50,620)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 65,420
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180; the top 10% earn over $95,280. Nationally the range is $34,660 to $81,790.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$141,180 median in California
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$53,790 median in California
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$86,100 median in California
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$78,550 median in California
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$66,040 median in California
- Motorcycle Mechanics$57,040 median in California
Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics pay in California
How much do automotive service technicians and mechanics make in California?
The median is $64,980 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,180 and the top 10% earn over $95,280. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for automotive service technicians and mechanics?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+28% vs. the national median of $50,620). Living costs are not included.