California Median
$59,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+7% vs US median
US median $55,720
State Rank
#12 of 45
2,680 employed here
How much does a Mechanical Door Repairer make in California?
Mechanical Door Repairers in California take home a median of $59,560 annually — roughly $28.63 an hour — which runs 7% above the national median of $55,720.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $41,520 while the top 10% make $80,600 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,290 and $71,380 a year.
Mechanical Door Repairer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,520 | $19.96 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,290 | $23.22 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $59,560 | $28.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $71,380 | $34.32 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,600 | $38.75 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 45 states and territories for Mechanical Door Repairer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Mechanical Door Repairer salary in other states
Alaska $103,550New Jersey $67,150Illinois $65,090Utah $64,660Colorado $62,460New Hampshire $62,390Maine $61,140Indiana $60,560New York $60,560Washington $59,930Iowa $59,640Minnesota $58,870Ohio $58,250Kentucky $57,840Nebraska $56,760Maryland $56,430Massachusetts $55,770Pennsylvania $54,360Michigan $52,370North Carolina $52,050Wyoming $51,850Tennessee $51,790Idaho $51,770Arizona $51,760Georgia $51,510Montana $51,370Rhode Island $51,160Virginia $50,880South Dakota $50,500Wisconsin $50,390Oregon $50,090Florida $50,020South Carolina $49,510Missouri $49,100Connecticut $48,630Texas $48,190Kansas $47,960Nevada $47,840Louisiana $47,110Mississippi $47,060Oklahoma $46,100West Virginia $45,840Arkansas $38,290Alabama $37,440
Working as a Mechanical Door Repairer in California
Nationally, about 27,000 people work as Mechanical Door Repairers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($59,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mechanical Door Repairer make in California?
The median Mechanical Door Repairer salary in California is $59,560 per year, or about $28.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,520 at the entry level to $80,600 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Mechanical Door Repairers about 7% more than the national median of $55,720. California ranks 12th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Mechanical Door Repairers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $59,560 a year. About 2,680 Mechanical Door Repairers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.