Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $64,060 +29% vs national
Median hourly $30.80
10th percentile $37,440
90th percentile $90,420
Employed locally 570
National median $49,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,440
    25th
    $46,140
    50th (median)
    $64,060
    75th
    $73,950
    90th
    $90,420

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary vs area income 67% Median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary is 33% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $50,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $50,370
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $74,890
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $63,810
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $77,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Santa Maria, CA is $30.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.36 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salaries?

    The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in Santa Maria, CA is 29% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $37,440 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,140.