Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $103,750 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.88
10th percentile $60,740
90th percentile $147,870
Employed locally 340
National median $78,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,740
    25th
    $80,750
    50th (median)
    $103,750
    75th
    $117,020
    90th
    $147,870

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Nevada $97,690

    Nearby metros — Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $89,650

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in San Jose, CA is $49.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 31.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $60,740 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,750.