As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Semi Mechanic in California is $48,486, equivalent to $23 per hour, $932 weekly, or $4,041 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Semi Mechanic in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Semi Mechanic in California vary widely, spanning from $39,723 to $57,627. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($43,899) and 75th percentile ($53,271), while top earners (90th percentile) make $57,627 per year. This $9,372 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Semi Mechanic often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 19 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Semi Mechanic job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Semi Mechanic Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $39,723 CA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $43,899 CA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $48,486 CA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $53,271 CA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Semi Mechanic Salary $57,627 CA September 01, 2026
25% $43,899 10% $39,723 90% $57,627 75% $53,271 $48,486 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $48,390 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $51,445 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $51,580 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $49,952 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $48,804 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $51,449 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $49,543 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $48,514 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $58,595 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $56,981 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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  1. This Job:

    Semi Mechanic

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Automotive Mechanic II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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