Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,110 +49.2% vs national
Median hourly $48.13
10th percentile $58,920
90th percentile $134,280
Employed locally 110
National median $67,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,920
    25th
    $73,080
    50th (median)
    $100,110
    75th
    $112,000
    90th
    $134,280

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary vs area income 64% Median Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $121,210
    Alaska $110,960
    West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $104,110
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $100,030
    New Hampshire $88,510
    Washington $87,530

    Nearby metros — Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $100,030
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $85,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $83,800
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $81,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $80,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $75,380

    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 Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $48.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.25 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salaries?

    The median Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 49.2% above the national median of $67,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $58,920 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,080.