Vehicle Mechanic Salary in San Diego, CA

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How much does a Vehicle Mechanic make in San Diego, CA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Vehicle Mechanic in San Diego, CA is $55,427. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $48,095 to $62,492, with most professionals earning between $41,419 and $68,924.

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Average Salary Range for Vehicle Mechanic in San Diego, CA

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Vehicle Mechanic in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Vehicle Mechanic in San Diego, CA. The base salary for Vehicle Mechanic ranges from $48,095 to $62,492 with the average base salary of $55,427. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,246 to $62,950 with the average total cash compensation of $55,493.

View Average Salary for Vehicle Mechanic as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $55,427 $48,095 - $62,492
Bonus $66 $151 - $457
Total Pay $55,493 $48,246 - $62,950
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Vehicle Mechanic Salary Near San Diego, CA

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE El Cajon, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,182 - $62,606 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Chula Vista, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,326 - $62,792 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Escondido, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,057 - $62,443 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Oceanside, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,395 - $62,883 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Carlsbad, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,057 - $62,443 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
CITY, STATE Murrieta, CA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $48,839 - $63,460 COMPARE TO San Diego, CA
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