Electricians Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $93,750 +50.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.07
10th percentile $54,750
90th percentile $179,060
Employed locally 9,520
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,750
    25th
    $63,850
    50th (median)
    $93,750
    75th
    $130,190
    90th
    $179,060

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 70% Median Electricians salary is 30% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Napa, CA $80,910

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $80,950
    Construction Laborers $76,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $103,090
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $71,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $61,910
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $117,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in San Francisco, CA is $45.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.66 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in San Francisco, CA is 50.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $54,750 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,850.