California Median
$68,240
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.81
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+31% vs US median
US median $52,000
State Rank
#1 of 45
1,070 employed here
How much does a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician make in California?
Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in California take home a median of $68,240 annually — roughly $32.81 an hour — which runs 31% above the national median of $52,000.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $38,340 while the top 10% make $78,380 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,990 and $74,600 a year.
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,340 | $18.43 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,990 | $24.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $68,240 | $32.81 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,600 | $35.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,380 | $37.68 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 45 states and territories for Recreational Vehicle Service Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary in other states
Nevada $65,200New Hampshire $62,090North Carolina $62,000Massachusetts $61,470Colorado $60,760New Jersey $60,760Florida $60,560Minnesota $59,410Oklahoma $58,990Tennessee $58,440Wisconsin $58,390Utah $58,090New York $57,720Montana $57,310Indiana $56,750Nebraska $56,510South Carolina $56,490Wyoming $56,200Oregon $54,570Alaska $54,410Ohio $54,350Georgia $53,290Washington $52,280Connecticut $51,460North Dakota $50,390New Mexico $49,720Texas $49,710Idaho $49,550Arizona $49,250Maine $48,990Arkansas $48,800Pennsylvania $48,240Iowa $48,030Kentucky $47,800Alabama $47,760Illinois $47,600Missouri $46,980Mississippi $46,400Louisiana $45,390Kansas $45,020Michigan $41,600Virginia $41,280South Dakota $39,820West Virginia $35,920
Working as a Recreational Vehicle Service Technician in California
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($68,240) 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 Recreational Vehicle Service Technician make in California?
The median Recreational Vehicle Service Technician salary in California is $68,240 per year, or about $32.81 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $38,340 at the entry level to $78,380 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians about 31% more than the national median of $52,000. California ranks 1st out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $68,240 a year. About 1,070 Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians 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.