Electricians Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $75,380 +20.9% vs national
Median hourly $36.24
10th percentile $42,290
90th percentile $120,520
Employed locally 760
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,290
    25th
    $57,480
    50th (median)
    $75,380
    75th
    $96,320
    90th
    $120,520

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $64,910
    Construction Laborers $58,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $95,040
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $61,310
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,900
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $87,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Modesto, CA is $36.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.15 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Modesto, CA is 20.9% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $42,290 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,480.