Home Appliance Repairers Salary in California
In California, home appliance repairers earn $51,460 at the median — $24.74 an hour. The range runs from $38K at the entry level to $81K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across California. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $51K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level home appliance repairers (10th percentile) start around $38K. Mid-career wages sit at $51K. Top earners bring in $81K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
Home Appliance Repairers salary by metro in California
10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62K | +21% | 100 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $60K | +16% | 30 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $58K | +14% | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $58K | +12% | 170 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $58K | +12% | 260 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $56K | +9% | 260 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $51K | +0% | 870 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $49K | -5% | 300 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $48K | -7% | 80 |
| Fresno | $47K | -8% | 90 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do home appliance repairers make in California?
The median is $51,460 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,520, and experienced home appliance repairers can clear $80,550. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $51K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,501/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 70.6% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a home appliance repairers salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median home appliance repairers salary is worth about $48,483 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do home appliance repairers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.