How much does an Automotive Technician make in San Jose, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Automotive Technician in San Jose, CA is $77,414. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $70,102 to $81,950, with most professionals earning between $63,446 and $86,080.

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Automotive Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $63,446 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $70,102 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $77,414 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $81,950 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Automotive Technician Salary $86,080 San Jose,CA March 01, 2025
25% $70,102 10% $63,446 90% $86,080 75% $81,950 $77,414 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Automotive Technician ?

An auto mechanic (automotive technician in most of North America, car mechanic in British English, and motor mechanic in Australian English) is a mechanic with a variety of automobile makes or either in a specific area or in a specific make of automobile. In repairing cars, their main role is to diagnose the problem accurately and quickly. They often have to quote prices for their customers before commencing work or after partial disassembly for inspection. Their job may involve the repair of a specific part or the replacement of one or more parts as assemblies. Basic vehicle maintenance is a...

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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 Automotive Technician in San Jose, CA. The base salary for Automotive Technician ranges from $70,102 to $81,950 with the average base salary of $77,414. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $70,102 to $81,950 with the average total cash compensation of $77,414.

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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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