Electricians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $75,780 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.44
10th percentile $47,020
90th percentile $130,200
Employed locally 5,850
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,020
    25th
    $58,810
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $101,190
    90th
    $130,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 81% Median Electricians salary is 19% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $77,100
    Construction Laborers $60,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,800
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,800
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $81,330
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Sacramento, CA is $36.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.51 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Sacramento, CA is 21.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,020 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,810.