Avionics Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $74,320 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.73
10th percentile $46,280
90th percentile $91,010
Employed locally 30
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,280
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $74,320
    75th
    $79,610
    90th
    $91,010

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 79% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 21% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $55,090
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $64,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $87,280
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $64,800
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $48,950
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $69,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $35.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 8.7% below 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,280 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.