Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $85,110 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $40.92
10th percentile $56,650
90th percentile $102,810
Employed locally 1,860
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,650
    25th
    $76,010
    50th (median)
    $85,110
    75th
    $97,150
    90th
    $102,810

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 83% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 17% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,080
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Diego, CA is $40.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 8.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $56,650 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,010.