Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $105,520 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.73
10th percentile $69,820
90th percentile $205,940
Employed locally 60
National median $100,940

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,820
    25th
    $84,170
    50th (median)
    $105,520
    75th
    $173,160
    90th
    $205,940

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary vs area income 67% Median Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $137,470
    Anchorage, AK $136,420
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $131,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $131,380
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $128,090
    Visalia, CA $127,350

    Nearby metros — Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fresno, CA $137,470
    Visalia, CA $127,350
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $125,250
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $118,550
    California $117,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $117,420

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $63,300
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $77,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $104,020
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $83,980
    Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $59,850
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $81,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in San Jose, CA is $50.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.46 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salaries?

    The median Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay salary in San Jose, CA is 4.5% above the national median of $100,940. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay in San Jose?

    Entry-level Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (10th percentile) earn around $69,820 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,170.