Electricians Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $80,070 +28.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $48,830
90th percentile $149,230
Employed locally 540
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,830
    25th
    $60,310
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $106,550
    90th
    $149,230

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 86% Median Electricians salary is 14% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,320
    Carpenters$72,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$92,830
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$83,780
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$57,660
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$64,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in San Luis Obispo, CA is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.78 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 28.4% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,830 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,310.