Electrical Engineers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $130,730 +16.8% vs national
Median hourly $62.85
10th percentile $78,900
90th percentile $191,650
Employed locally 1,430
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,900
    25th
    $98,600
    50th (median)
    $130,730
    75th
    $166,910
    90th
    $191,650

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 139% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 39% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electrical Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA $167,010
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $156,670
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $151,040
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670

    Nearby metros — Electrical Engineers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $186,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $150,670
    California $140,360
    Vallejo, CA $139,840
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $134,900

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $132,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Sacramento, CA is $62.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.68 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Sacramento, CA is 16.8% above the national median of $111,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electrical Engineers in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $78,900 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,600.