Avionics Technicians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $110,250 +35.5% vs national
Median hourly $53.00
10th percentile $87,250
90th percentile $140,850
Employed locally 70
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,250
    25th
    $98,680
    50th (median)
    $110,250
    75th
    $125,780
    90th
    $140,850

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 82% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Avionics Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,640

    Nearby metros — Avionics Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $90,270

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,470
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $74,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $100,150
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $76,760
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $56,720
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $86,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Avionics Technicians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in San Francisco, CA is $53.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.80 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Avionics Technicians salaries?

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in San Francisco, CA is 35.5% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $87,250 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,680.