Electricians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $95,020 +52.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.69
10th percentile $56,230
90th percentile $169,770
Employed locally 5,540
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,230
    25th
    $72,660
    50th (median)
    $95,020
    75th
    $127,740
    90th
    $169,770

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 60% Median Electricians salary is 40% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Napa, CA $80,910

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $126,570
    Construction Laborers $71,820
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $90,220
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in San Jose, CA is $45.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.34 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in San Jose, CA is 52.4% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $56,230 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,660.