As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Advisor in California is $66,612, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,281 weekly, or $5,551 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Advisor in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Technical Advisor in California vary widely, spanning from $51,969 to $77,563. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,947) and 75th percentile ($72,344), while top earners (90th percentile) make $77,563 per year. This $13,397 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Troubleshooting or IT Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Technical Advisor often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Technical Advisor 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
Technical Advisor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $51,969 CA January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $58,947 CA January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $66,612 CA January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $72,344 CA January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Advisor Salary $77,563 CA January 01, 2026
25% $58,947 10% $51,969 90% $77,563 75% $72,344 $66,612 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Technical Advisor

Mott MacDonald - Los Angeles, CA

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What is a Technical Advisor ?

A technical advisor is an individual who is an expert in a particular field of knowledge, hired to provide detailed information and advice to people working in that field. For example, a construction company might hire a technical expert in fluid dynamics to advise them if seeking to move a small water course or a company operating in adventure education will frequently hire technical experts to ensure that their policies and procedures are robust enough to handle the hazards they are going to face....

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $64,092 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $65,413 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $67,328 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $64,043 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $62,556 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $66,447 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $64,177 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $60,929 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $74,705 Date Updated January 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $74,534 Date Updated January 01, 2026
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    Technical Advisor

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Technical Support Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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