DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$51,210
vs National
+16.4%
National: $44,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$36,975
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$51,210
+16.4% 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 San Diego, CA earns $51,210 in nominal terms, which is 16.4% 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 $36,975 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPC AUTOMOTIVE, INC | $64,293 | 2 |
| CARRILLOS COLLISION REPAIR INC | $52,166 | 1 |
| Collision Factory, Inc. | $51,210 | 1 |
| German Auto Center | $48,000 | 1 |
| RENTY, LLC | $36,296 | 1 |
| Surgical Strike Inc | N/A | 3 |
| Fair Auto Repair, LLC | N/A | 2 |
| TK IMPORTS AUTO REPAIR | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics make in San Diego, CA?
The median Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics salary in San Diego, CA is $51,210 based on 5 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics?
A Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in San Diego, CA earns 16.4% more than the national median of $44,000, or $36,975 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.