Fingerprint technician salary in California

The average salary for a Fingerprint Technician is $20.24 per hour in California. This figure is based on 10 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on July 6, 2026.

Find your next high paying job as a Fingerprint Technician in California on Indeed today

Fingerprint Technician salaries in California typically range between a low of $16.90 and a high of $26.56 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Fingerprint Technician in California include Riverside, CA at $30.20 per hour, San Francisco, CA at $20.42 per hour, and San Diego, CA at $19.22 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Fingerprint Technician in California include City of Carlsbad, CA ($96,262 per year) and City and County of San Francisco ($85,105 per year).