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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in California

In California, maintenance workers, machinery earn a median of $66,120 per year.

Median (California)
$66,120
Bottom 10%
$45,040
Top 10%
$94,260
Employed in California
3,730

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, maintenance workers, machinery earn a median of $66,120 — 9% above the national median of $60,500. Locally the range runs $45,040 to $94,260. About 3,730 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 50 states for maintenance workers, machinery pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Wyoming, $85,830) by 30%. State employment of about 3,730 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$60,500
US bottom 10%
$40,080
US top 10%
$83,560

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Writing
  • Learning Strategies

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