Avionics Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $85,310 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $41.01
10th percentile $60,480
90th percentile $130,470
Employed locally 200
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,480
    25th
    $80,490
    50th (median)
    $85,310
    75th
    $119,060
    90th
    $130,470

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 99% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 1% below 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $95,260
    California $90,270

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$55,040
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$63,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,640
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$63,540
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64,390
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$48,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Riverside, CA is $41.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.59 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 4.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $60,480 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,490.