Very high demandSan Diego-Chula Vista
Maintenance Technician Salary in San Diego, CA
Maintenance Technicians in San Diego earn $18–$37/hr (15% above the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
San Diego, California$18–$37/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$18–$37
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$37,440–$76,960
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How San Diego compares
San Diego, CA$18–$37/hr
National average$16–$32/hr
San Diego pay 15% above the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $33,280–$66,560.
Certifications that move the number
San Diego employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- OSHA 10
- Building Maintenance Certification
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