DOL Median (California)
$70,637
vs National
+27%
National: $55,598BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$51,001
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,637
+27% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$55,598
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California earns $70,637 in nominal terms, which is 27% above the national average of $55,598. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $51,001 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| AIR FRANCE | $87,006 | 2 |
| BASIC AERO | $76,400 | 1 |
| New Tech Aircraft Services Inc. | $76,128 | 3 |
| AOG Jet Support Inc. | $74,714 | 1 |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines | $73,736 | 12 |
| CERTIFIED AVIATION SERVICES | $66,560 | 2 |
| PJ HELICOPTERS | $57,450 | 3 |
| Zangeneh Aeronautics Consulting | $57,000 | 2 |
| Swissport USA, Inc. | $52,104 | 3 |
| HIGH PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT INC | $49,379 | 1 |
| norcal aviation | N/A | 1 |
| Baymark Aviation, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
| Sling Flying Club, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Rogers Helicopters Inc | N/A | 1 |
| JETT PRO LINE MAINTENANCE INC. | N/A | 1 |
| Siller Helicopters, Inc. | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians make in California?
The median Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians salary in California is $70,637 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians?
A Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians in California earns 27% more than the national median of $55,598, or $51,001 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.