Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $73,030 +20.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.11
10th percentile $44,770
90th percentile $77,910
Employed locally 280
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,770
    25th
    $55,880
    50th (median)
    $73,030
    75th
    $73,700
    90th
    $77,910

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 71% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,290
    Vallejo, CA $78,780
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $76,030
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $74,080
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,990

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$61,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82,270
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$72,180
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50,080
    Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$85,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in San Diego, CA is $35.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in San Diego, CA is 20.7% above the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in San Diego?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $44,770 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,880.