As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Construction Technician in San Diego, CA is $48,151, equivalent to $23 per hour, $926 weekly, or $4,013 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Construction Technician in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Construction Technician in San Diego, CA vary widely, spanning from $36,675 to $60,537. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($42,144) and 75th percentile ($54,634), while top earners (90th percentile) make $60,537 per year. This $12,490 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Preventative Maintenance, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Diego Construction Technician often earn 2.2% higher than national averages. However, San Diego currently ranks 128 statewide for Construction Technician job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Retail & Wholesale to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Construction Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Construction Technician Salary $36,675 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Construction Technician Salary $42,144 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Construction Technician Salary $48,151 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Construction Technician Salary $54,634 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Construction Technician Salary $60,537 San Diego, CA July 01, 2026
25% $42,144 10% $36,675 90% $60,537 75% $54,634 $48,151 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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