DOL Median (California)
$47,466
vs National
+7.9%
National: $44,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$34,271
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$47,466
+7.9% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$44,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in California earns $47,466 in nominal terms, which is 7.9% above the national average of $44,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $34,271 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BELLATRAC | $70,000 | 1 |
| LAD P, LLC DBA Porsche Downtown LA | $64,480 | 1 |
| SPC AUTOMOTIVE, INC | $64,293 | 2 |
| Akutami Trading, Inc | $56,514 | 2 |
| A L IMPORT AUTO CLINIC, INC. | $53,726 | 1 |
| DONS BODY SHOP, INC. | $53,726 | 1 |
| VALUE RENTAL CAR, INC. | $53,726 | 1 |
| MNB Motors, Inc. dba LEX MasterTech | $52,749 | 1 |
| DIMANO, Inc. | $52,749 | 1 |
| Merchandizing of Automotive Components, Inc. | $52,749 | 1 |
| dimano inc. dimano mikes automotive | $52,500 | 1 |
| CARRILLOS COLLISION REPAIR INC | $52,166 | 1 |
| Collision Factory, Inc. | $51,210 | 1 |
| NTECH, INC. | $50,596 | 3 |
| APAD, INC | $50,336 | 3 |
| R3 Motorsports | $49,000 | 2 |
| COMFORT AUTO INC. | $48,090 | 1 |
| German Auto Center | $48,000 | 1 |
| NRAC, Inc. | $47,500 | 1 |
| Bussards AllPro, Inc. | $47,466 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Upperville, VA · $72,000Waltham, MA · $70,000Redwood City, CA · $70,000Dennisport, MA · $64,106Colorado Springs, CO · $62,400Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make in California?
The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in California is $47,466 based on 41 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
A Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in California earns 7.9% more than the national median of $44,000, or $34,271 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.