California Wages 17-3021.00 - Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians Bright Outlook  

In California:

  • Workers on average earn $99,000.
  • 10% of workers earn $71,990 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $161,650 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $82,890.
  • 10% of workers earn $59,050 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $125,160 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$59,050$67,680$82,890$111,280$125,160
California$71,990$81,560$99,000$119,980$161,650
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$73,550$77,580$88,410$96,610$117,670
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$74,940$81,560$98,940$104,630$134,320
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$75,780$117,470$119,980$119,980$119,980
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$67,180$78,730$92,360$99,160$130,690

In California:

  • Workers on average earn $47.59 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $34.61 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $77.72 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $39.85 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $28.39 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $60.18 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$28.39$32.54$39.85$53.50$60.18
California$34.61$39.21$47.59$57.68$77.72
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$35.36$37.30$42.50$46.45$56.57
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$36.03$39.21$47.57$50.30$64.58
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$36.43$56.48$57.68$57.68$57.68
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$32.30$37.85$44.41$47.67$62.83