📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Computer Repair Technician Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$79,918
per year
Median
$75,516
per year
Hourly
$38.42
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$51,113
25th Percentile — Junior$66,534
50th Percentile — Median$75,516
75th Percentile — Senior$101,232
90th Percentile — Top Earners$114,415
💡 Top-earning Computer Repair Technicians in California make up to $114,415 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$70.6k
2021
$72.4k
2022
$74.2k
2023
$76.1k
2024
$78.0k
2025
$79.9k
2026
📈 Computer Repair Technician salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Computer Repair Technician Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $123,873 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $118,279 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $137,459 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $147,848 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $86,311 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $97,500 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $115,881 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $86,311 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $113,484 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $111,885 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $102,295 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $94,303 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $123,873 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $94,303 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $89,508 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $97,500 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $91,906 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $118,279 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $127,869 +60.0% Medium
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Computer Repair Technician Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Computer Repair Technicians. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $79,918 per year, California's Computer Repair Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $51,113–$66,534, while experienced Computer Repair Technicians can command $101,232–$114,415.

Looking ahead, the Computer Repair Technician profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Computer Repair Technician salary in California is $79,918 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $56,280.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Computer Repair Technicians the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Computer Repair Technician employment.
  • At $79,918/year, California Computer Repair Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $56,280/year.