Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians is $47.59 an hour ($99,000 a year). About 1,560 people work in this job there.
That is 19% higher than the U.S. median ($82,890). California ranks 4th of 24 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.61 | $71,990 |
| 25% of workers | $39.21 | $81,560 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.59 | $99,000 |
| 75% of workers | $57.68 | $119,980 |
| 90% of workers | $77.72 | $161,650 |
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $119,980 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $98,940 | 690 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $92,360 | 0 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $88,410 | 70 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +11.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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