Avionics Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $106,540 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $51.22
10th percentile $71,680
90th percentile $150,970
Employed locally 40
National median $81,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,680
    25th
    $94,880
    50th (median)
    $106,540
    75th
    $119,280
    90th
    $150,970

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Avionics Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Avionics Technicians salary is 32% 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
    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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,250
    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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Avionics Technicians in San Jose, CA is $51.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Avionics Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 30.9% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Avionics Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $71,680 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,880.