How Much Does a Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician Make in California (CA) in 2026? (Hourly & After-Tax Salary)
Median Annual & Hourly Wage in California (CA)
$90,310/yr ($43.42/hr · $66,800 After-Tax)
Entry-Level (25th Pct)$70,450 ($33.87/hr)
Experienced (90th Pct)$121,930 ($58.62/hr)
Bi-Weekly Net Paycheck$2,569.25
Overtime Rate (1.5x)$65.13/hr
Gross vs. Net After-Tax Pay by Experience Level (2026)
| Level | Hourly | Gross Annual | Federal + FICA + State Tax | Net Take-Home | Bi-Weekly Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-Level | $33.87/hr | $70,450 | −$16,429.43 | $54,020.57 | $2,077.71 |
| Median (Mid-Career) | $43.42/hr | $90,310 | −$23,509.52 | $66,800.48 | $2,569.25 |
| Senior / Top 10% | $58.62/hr | $121,930 | −$34,853.65 | $87,076.35 | $3,349.09 |
Compare Wage Across All 50 U.S. States
Texas ($36.06/hr)California ($43.42/hr)Florida ($34.96/hr)New York ($42.69/hr)Illinois ($37.90/hr)Arizona ($35.70/hr)New Jersey ($41.22/hr)Georgia ($35.33/hr)North Carolina ($34.96/hr)Washington ($42.32/hr)Pennsylvania ($36.43/hr)Ohio ($34.59/hr)Nevada ($36.06/hr)Colorado ($39.01/hr)Virginia ($38.64/hr)Massachusetts ($43.06/hr)Michigan ($35.33/hr)Tennessee ($33.86/hr)Indiana ($34.22/hr)Maryland ($39.74/hr)Minnesota ($38.27/hr)Missouri ($33.86/hr)Wisconsin ($35.70/hr)Oregon ($38.64/hr)Connecticut ($40.85/hr)Utah ($35.70/hr)South Carolina ($33.49/hr)Alabama ($32.38/hr)Louisiana ($32.75/hr)Kentucky ($32.75/hr)Oklahoma ($32.75/hr)Kansas ($33.86/hr)Iowa ($34.22/hr)New Mexico ($33.86/hr)Arkansas ($32.02/hr)Mississippi ($31.28/hr)Nebraska ($34.59/hr)Idaho ($34.22/hr)Hawaii ($39.74/hr)New Hampshire ($37.90/hr)Maine ($34.96/hr)Rhode Island ($37.54/hr)Montana ($33.86/hr)Delaware ($37.17/hr)South Dakota ($33.49/hr)North Dakota ($34.96/hr)Alaska ($40.11/hr)Vermont ($36.06/hr)West Virginia ($31.65/hr)Wyoming ($34.96/hr)