How much does an Engineering Technician make in San Diego, CA?
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$51,438
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Engineering Technician is $51,438 per year in the San Diego, CA area, with an average salary of $49,211 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,227 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | $51,438 /yr |
| Senior Engineering Technician | $64,985 /yr |
| Engineering Technician IV | $57,090 /yr |
Related Job Titles
For Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA
Some related job titles are Civil Engineering Technician Salaries with median pay of $54,775, Electrical Technician Salaries with median pay of $52,861, Engineering Tech Salaries with median pay of $53,417, Senior Engineering Technician Salaries with median pay of $64,985.
Top Paying Companies
For an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA. Employers include Qualcomm, Illumina and Qualcomm.
Top Paying Companies
For Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA
| 1 | Qualcomm | $76,527 | |
| 2 | Illumina | $69,231 | |
| 3 | Qualcomm | $67,799 | |
| 4 | SAIC | $66,418 | |
| 5 | Amentum | $65,876 | |
| 6 | BD | $64,340 | |
| 7 | Tandem Diabetes | $63,620 | |
| 8 | Hologic | $62,821 | |
| 9 | Serco Group | $56,365 | |
| 10 | Manpower | $54,759 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA
The top 5 paying industries for an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA are Information Technology with a median total pay of $71,473, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $69,231, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $65,876, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $63,620, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $55,562.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
The average salary for a Engineering technician in US is $55,642 per year based on 3,198 salary contributions, which is 9.77% less than the salary for a Engineering technician in San Diego, CA. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Engineering technician gets the highest compensation are Meta, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and Capital One Financial Corporation. Bigger companies typically pay 35% less than smaller companies for a Engineering technician.
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Engineering Technician pay FAQ in San Diego, CA
The average salary for an Engineering Technician is $49,211 per year in San Diego, CA. Salaries estimates are based on 5424 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Engineering Technician employees in San Diego, CA.
The highest salary for an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA is $67,598 per year.
The lowest salary for an Engineering Technician in San Diego, CA is $35,826 per year.
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