Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $74,870 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.00
10th percentile $57,420
90th percentile $91,730
Employed locally 530
National median $70,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,420
    25th
    $65,470
    50th (median)
    $74,870
    75th
    $80,390
    90th
    $91,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 48% Median Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $110,390
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $107,680
    Toledo, OH $106,810
    Washington $106,410
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $106,100

    Nearby metros — Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $108,910
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $88,080
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $79,200
    California $78,370
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $77,700
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,080

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer Hardware Engineers$197,090
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$179,050
    Electrical Engineers$186,920
    Mechanical Engineers$147,730
    Industrial Engineers$136,290
    Engineers, All Other$157,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $36.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.58 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 5.8% above the national median of $70,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians in San Jose?

    Entry-level Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,470.