Electricians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $75,780 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.43
10th percentile $46,890
90th percentile $106,630
Employed locally 560
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,890
    25th
    $60,010
    50th (median)
    $75,780
    75th
    $95,690
    90th
    $106,630

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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 Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,490
    Carpenters $63,040
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $90,050
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,790
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $64,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Santa Maria, CA is $36.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.58 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 21.5% 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 Maria?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $46,890 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,010.