Electricians Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $79,700 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $38.32
10th percentile $47,590
90th percentile $132,490
Employed locally 1,020
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,590
    25th
    $63,380
    50th (median)
    $79,700
    75th
    $101,510
    90th
    $132,490

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 77% Median Electricians salary is 23% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $81,210
    Construction Laborers $63,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $100,390
    Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers $82,920
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $65,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $98,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Santa Rosa?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Santa Rosa, CA is $38.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.90 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Rosa above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 27.8% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $47,590 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,380.