Electricians Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Electricians in California earn a median salary of $76,319 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.4% vs the national median of $62,350. An estimated 69,730 electricians are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $64,470 to $95,020 depending on location.
$76,319
Avg median salary in California
$95,020
Highest paying metro
$64,470
Lowest paying metro
69,730
Employed in California
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Electricians salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $95,020 | $72,660 | $127,740 | 5,540 |
| San Francisco, CA | $93,750 | $63,850 | $130,190 | 9,520 |
| Napa, CA | $80,910 | $64,620 | $104,050 | 240 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $80,070 | $60,310 | $106,550 | 540 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,970 | $62,720 | $101,970 | 610 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $79,700 | $63,380 | $101,510 | 1,020 |
| North Coast Region of California | $79,200 | $61,930 | $94,860 | 260 |
| Salinas, CA | $77,890 | $61,290 | $97,530 | 450 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $77,410 | $61,580 | $94,870 | 230 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $76,940 | $62,040 | $95,400 | 350 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,120 | $56,680 | $102,720 | 21,070 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,780 | $60,010 | $95,690 | 560 |
| Sacramento, CA | $75,780 | $58,810 | $101,190 | 5,850 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $75,770 | $59,630 | $96,080 | 430 |
| San Diego, CA | $75,640 | $59,930 | $101,080 | 7,330 |
| El Centro, CA | $75,580 | $59,520 | $97,930 | 160 |
| Modesto, CA | $75,380 | $57,480 | $96,320 | 760 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $75,310 | $58,110 | $97,740 | 1,350 |
| Stockton, CA | $74,800 | $54,200 | $99,150 | 1,160 |
| Riverside, CA | $73,970 | $51,380 | $99,750 | 7,570 |
| Yuba City, CA | $72,660 | $49,130 | $93,190 | 180 |
| Chico, CA | $72,620 | $56,860 | $94,120 | 330 |
| Oxnard, CA | $72,210 | $58,410 | $89,270 | 1,200 |
| Redding, CA | $71,820 | $57,480 | $95,410 | 330 |
| Visalia, CA | $71,390 | $52,950 | $92,230 | 530 |
| Fresno, CA | $68,410 | $49,600 | $92,520 | 1,850 |
| Hanford, CA | $68,370 | $58,460 | $87,850 | 160 |
| Merced, CA | $64,470 | $48,200 | $84,220 | 150 |