Electrical Engineers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $126,930 +13.4% vs national
Median hourly $61.02
10th percentile $74,660
90th percentile $171,770
Employed locally 120
National median $111,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,660
    25th
    $97,230
    50th (median)
    $126,930
    75th
    $167,490
    90th
    $171,770

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Electrical Engineers salary vs area income 123% Median Electrical Engineers salary is 23% 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $115,970
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer $185,200
    Industrial Engineers $117,690
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $76,790
    Mechanical Engineers $112,310
    Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $101,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electrical Engineers make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Electrical Engineers in Santa Rosa, CA is $61.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.99 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Electrical Engineers salaries?

    The median Electrical Engineers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 13.4% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Electrical Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $74,660 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,230.