Electricians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $75,640 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $47,160
90th percentile $127,940
Employed locally 7,330
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,160
    25th
    $59,930
    50th (median)
    $75,640
    75th
    $101,080
    90th
    $127,940

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 74% Median Electricians salary is 26% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $73,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $93,710
    Construction Laborers $58,600
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,130
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $50,170
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $69,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in San Diego, CA is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.70 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in San Diego, CA is 21.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,160 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,930.