Electricians Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $68,410 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.89
10th percentile $44,070
90th percentile $119,260
Employed locally 1,850
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,070
    25th
    $49,600
    50th (median)
    $68,410
    75th
    $92,520
    90th
    $119,260

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 95% Median Electricians salary is 5% below 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,360
    Carpenters $60,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,240
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $82,020
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,990
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $58,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Fresno?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Fresno, CA is $32.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.60 or more per hour.

    Is Fresno above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Fresno, CA is 9.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $44,070 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,600.