Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $138,200 +8.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.44
10th percentile $80,790
90th percentile $215,910
Employed locally 5,010
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,790
    25th
    $107,290
    50th (median)
    $138,200
    75th
    $174,630
    90th
    $215,910

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 148% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 48% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $169,090
    District of Columbia $161,570
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180

    Nearby metros — Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $195,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $185,200
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $179,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $160,180
    California $154,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $153,110

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers$105,290
    Industrial Engineers$108,300
    Mechanical Engineers$114,290
    Engineers, All Other$122,000
    Electrical Engineers$134,900
    Aerospace Engineers$143,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electronics Engineers, Except Computer make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Los Angeles, CA is $66.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.21 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salaries?

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.3% above the national median of $127,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $80,790 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,290.