Electricians Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $72,620 +16.5% vs national
Median hourly $34.91
10th percentile $48,090
90th percentile $120,850
Employed locally 330
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,090
    25th
    $56,860
    50th (median)
    $72,620
    75th
    $94,120
    90th
    $120,850

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 106% Median Electricians salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $95,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $51,770
    Carpenters $66,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $84,050
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $76,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $57,920
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Chico, CA is $34.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.91 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Chico, CA is 16.5% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Chico?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,090 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,860.