Avionics Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $95,260 +17% vs national
Median hourly $45.80
10th percentile $81,730
90th percentile $107,580
Employed locally 150
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,730
    25th
    $83,350
    50th (median)
    $95,260
    75th
    $105,220
    90th
    $107,580

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 141% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Avionics Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $109,030
    Washington $107,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $105,790
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $104,630

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $105,790
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $95,990
    California $90,270
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,270

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $49,220
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $56,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $90,510
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $64,390
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $64,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $63,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $45.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.95 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 17% above the national median of $81,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Avionics Technicians in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $81,730 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,350.