How much does an Instrument Mechanic make in San Jose, CA? The average Instrument Mechanic salary in San Jose, CA is $101,330 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $93,878 and $109,827. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Instrument Mechanic

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Department of the Navy - POINT LOMA COMPLEX , CA
Duties * You will independently test, troubleshoot, align, repair, and overhaul a variety of major components combined and interrelated with other devices of op
- 2 days ago
Canadian National Railway - STEVENS POINT , WI
Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ
- 15 days ago
Canadian National Railway - FOND DU LAC , WI
Qualified Rate : $33,34 Per hour. Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employ
- 129 days ago
Lowe's - STATESVILLE , NC
Your Impact at Lowe's. As a maintenance Mechanic I, you play an important role in keeping our distribution center running smoothly. By quickly and independently
- 49 days ago
Sally Beauty Holdings - HYANNIS , MA
Overview. SALLY STORE MANAGER. By working at Sally Beauty, you would be part of the largest hair and beauty supplier in the world and we are on a mission to emp
- 18 days ago
Inova Health System - FALLS CHURCH , VA
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus *is seeking a dedicated *Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer Specialty *to join the team. This role will be Part-time 24 hours. Sig
- 18 days ago

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Average Base Salary

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Instrument Mechanic in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Instrument Mechanic ranges from $93,878 to $109,827 with the average base salary of $101,330. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,439 to $113,048 with the average total cash compensation of $103,399.

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About San Jose, California    San Jose is located at 37°20′07″N 121°53′31″W / 37.335278°N 121.891944°W / 37.335278; -121.891944. According to the United States Census Bureau, th....More

San Jose, California  area prices were up 2.9% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Instrument Mechanic: Maintenance, Troubleshooting

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