Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $76,540–$96,450
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #23 of 97
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $87,560 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,720 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $79,870 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $86,100. It ranks #23 of 97 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,720 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $98,760 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $93,400 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $91,750 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $83,250 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $82,420 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $81,440 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $79,590 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,240 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
Your salary stays in your browser.
RELATED JOBS IN SAN DIEGO
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanicsmedian $64,320 · 4,910 jobs
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialistsmedian $75,070 · 1,430 jobs
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Enginesmedian $76,510 · 1,080 jobs
- Automotive Body and Related Repairersmedian $62,640 · 1,010 jobs
- Tire Repairers and Changersmedian $39,360 · 1,150 jobs
Questions
What is the average Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $87,560 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,720 jobs pay between $76,540 and $96,450. The 10th percentile is $61,440 and the 90th is $104,830.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $79,870 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $86,100. It ranks #23 of 97 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make an hour in San Diego?
About $42.10 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $87,560 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.80–$46.37 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.