The median annual wage for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Salinas, CA is $62,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $64,670.
Pay spans roughly $38,830 at the 10th percentile to $90,920 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $29.93 per hour. An estimated 620 people work as automotive service technicians and mechanics in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $62,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $64,670 |
| Median (hourly) | $29.93 |
| 10th percentile | $38,830 |
| 90th percentile | $90,920 |
| Employment | 620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.