Electricians Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $77,890 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.45
10th percentile $48,100
90th percentile $119,070
Employed locally 450
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,100
    25th
    $61,290
    50th (median)
    $77,890
    75th
    $97,530
    90th
    $119,070

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 82% Median Electricians salary is 18% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$74,270
    Construction Laborers$57,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,300
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$64,580
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$79,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Salinas, CA is $37.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.20 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Salinas, CA is 24.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,100 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,290.