Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $79,560 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $41,660
90th percentile $124,710
Employed locally 50
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,660
    25th
    $61,010
    50th (median)
    $79,560
    75th
    $93,310
    90th
    $124,710

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 84% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $99,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $98,730
    Lexington Park, MD $98,070
    New Jersey $97,730

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,750
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $95,690
    Yuba City, CA $95,060
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $90,220
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $89,960

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,980
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $62,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,430
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $71,550
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $46,760
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $75,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Salinas, CA is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.96 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salaries?

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in Salinas, CA is 1.1% above the national median of $78,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in Salinas?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,660 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,010.