Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $52,950 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.46
10th percentile $38,250
90th percentile $77,870
Employed locally 290
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,250
    25th
    $40,500
    50th (median)
    $52,950
    75th
    $68,290
    90th
    $77,870

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 94% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 6% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    District of Columbia $71,030
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $68,890
    Napa, CA $67,270

    Nearby metros — Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $77,260
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,590
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $71,360
    Napa, CA $67,270
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $66,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,930

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $82,940
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $67,130
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $66,820
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $58,550
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $68,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in El Centro?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in El Centro, CA is $25.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.20 or more per hour.

    Is El Centro above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in El Centro, CA is 6.6% above the national median of $49,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in El Centro?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $38,250 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,500.