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Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians average salary by city in California
- Riverside$110,540
- Los Angeles$102,770
- San Diego$92,670
- Bakersfield$90,260
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $110,540 | $119,980 | $117,470 | $80,407 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $102,770 | $98,940 | $81,560 | $75,663 | 114 |
| San Diego | $92,670 | $92,360 | $78,730 | $69,497 | 112 |
| Bakersfield | $90,260 | $88,410 | $77,580 | $68,026 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary in other states
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians salary by city and state
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-3021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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