Electricians Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $64,470 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.00
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $120,830
Employed locally 150
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $64,470
    75th
    $84,220
    90th
    $120,830

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 99% Median Electricians salary is 1% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,140
    Construction Laborers $55,330
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,860
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $56,590
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $72,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Merced, CA is $31.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.11 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Merced, CA is 3.4% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.