Electrician Salary in California
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in homes, businesses, and industrial settings.
California Electrician Wages at a Glance
California electricians earn a statewide median of $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour), up 11.1% from May 2020, with the middle of the wage range running from $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $140,340 at the 90th.
California employs approximately 73,310 electricians statewide, up 3.2% from May 2020.
Median Wages by Metro
| Metro | Annual median | Hourly | Employment | 5-yr wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $92,830 | $44.63/hr | 9,060 | down 11.4% |
| San Jose | $91,030 | $43.77/hr | 5,480 | up 20.2% |
| Salinas | $78,780 | $37.88/hr | 530 | up 3.5% |
| Santa Rosa | $77,380 | $37.20/hr | 1,080 | up 6.1% |
| Modesto | $76,710 | $36.88/hr | 770 | up 29.4% |
| Stockton | $76,410 | $36.74/hr | 1,180 | up 25.8% |
| San Diego | $76,160 | $36.62/hr | 8,060 | up 24.6% |
| Bakersfield | $75,860 | $36.47/hr | 1,410 | up 11.6% |
| Santa Maria | $75,290 | $36.20/hr | 630 | up 7.6% |
| Sacramento | $74,830 | $35.98/hr | 6,340 | up 27.9% |
| Los Angeles | $73,810 | $35.49/hr | 20,610 | down 0.7% |
| Riverside | $72,790 | $35.00/hr | 7,880 | up 44.5% |
| Fresno | $71,710 | $34.48/hr | 1,980 | up 19.3% |
| Oxnard | $64,840 | $31.17/hr | 1,160 | up 4.5% |
| Visalia | $64,390 | $30.96/hr | 640 | up 16.0% |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2020 and May 2025.
California Electrician Apprenticeships
Most electricians enter the field through a registered apprenticeship: typically 4 to 5 years of paid on-the-job training combined with classroom hours.
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