Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics Salary in San Diego, CA

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

Median annual salary $47,810 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.99
10th percentile $36,610
90th percentile $67,390
Employed locally 230
National median $46,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,610
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $47,810
    75th
    $57,380
    90th
    $67,390

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary vs area income 47% Median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $67,740
    Anchorage, AK $60,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $59,070
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Boulder, CO $57,870

    Nearby metros — Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,420
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $58,480
    Salinas, CA $57,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $54,020
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $51,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $51,480

    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 Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Diego, CA is $22.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.48 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salaries?

    The median Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics salary in San Diego, CA is 2.7% above the national median of $46,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics in San Diego?

    Entry-level Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $36,610 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.