Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $132,010 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.47
10th percentile $89,680
90th percentile $183,660
Employed locally 800
National median $127,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,680
    25th
    $107,080
    50th (median)
    $132,010
    75th
    $150,030
    90th
    $183,660

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary vs area income 140% Median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary is 40% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $130,310
    Electrical Engineers $130,730
    Engineers, All Other $99,860
    Mechanical Engineers $116,370
    Environmental Engineers $130,830
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $73,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in Sacramento, CA is $63.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in Sacramento, CA is 3.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (10th percentile) earn around $89,680 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,080.