Automotive Service Technician Salary in California
Based on 62K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$63,370
$30.466/hr
vs National Average
$50,586
+25.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$38K – $94K
62K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Automotive Service Technician in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,220 |
| 25th percentile | $46,900 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,370 |
| 75th percentile | $76,120 |
| 90th percentile | $93,860 |
Historical Salary Trend — Automotive Service Technician in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,710 |
| 2023 | $61,610 |
| 2024 | $63,370 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,710 | $46,532 |
| 2023 | $61,610 | $47,903 |
| 2024 | $63,370 | $50,586 |