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Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary in California

How much does a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced in California is $74,590 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,841
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,290 to $85,190
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,644
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Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $85,190 $7,099 $1,638 $41
Average $74,590 $6,216 $1,434 $36
25th Percentile $67,290 $5,608 $1,294 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salaries

A Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry Calibration Technician (1-3 years): $67,274
  • Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced (3-5 years): $74,521
  • Senior Calibration Technician (5-7 years): $91,728
  • Instrumentation/Calibration Supervisor (7+ years): $120,986
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Entry Calibration Technician1-3 years$67,274
Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced3-5 years$74,521
Senior Calibration Technician5-7 years$91,728
Instrumentation/Calibration Supervisor7+ years$120,986
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Top Paying Cities for Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienceds

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $74,690
  • West Hollywood: $74,590
  • Dodgertown: $74,690

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $83,499. While startup companies pay approximate $70,638.

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$70,638
Growth Stage51~500$74,708
Established501~5000$80,633
Enterprise5000+$83,499

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced positions in Internet or Insurance typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$111,885$54.050%
Biotechnology$104,426$50.040%
Business Services$96,967$47.030%
Chemicals$89,508$43.020%
Construction$82,049$39.010%

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Test Equipment Maintenance Technician, Experienced, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Senior Calibration Technician role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $91,730 - a projected growth of 23% over your current level.

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    Fremont, CA

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    San Francisco, CA

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    San Jose, CA

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    Monrovia, CA

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    Sunnyvale, CA

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