Electricians Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $76,940 +23.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.99
10th percentile $48,940
90th percentile $107,750
Employed locally 350
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,940
    25th
    $62,040
    50th (median)
    $76,940
    75th
    $95,400
    90th
    $107,750

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $72,740
    Construction Laborers $59,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $86,630
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $69,350
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $59,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $74,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Santa Cruz, CA is $36.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.85 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 23.4% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $48,940 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,040.