How much does an electric motor make in California?
$66,040a year
Median yearly pay for electric motors in California. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,640Median: $66,040Highest 10%: $83,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,640 | $21.94 | |
| 25th | $53,470 | $25.71 | |
| Median | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $75,780 | $36.43 | |
| 90th | $83,740 | $40.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $79,330 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $66,040 |
| Riverside, CA | $65,820 |
| San Diego, CA | $65,150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $49,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electric motors.
| 1. Illinois | $79,320 |
| 2. Wisconsin | $75,550 |
| 3. New York | $66,710 |
| 4. California | $66,040 |
| 5. Connecticut | $63,970 |
| 6. Virginia | $63,690 |
| 7. New Hampshire | $63,030 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electric motor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $31.75 ($66,040 a year).
Do electric motors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $66,040 against $56,210 nationally, 17% more.
Where does California rank for electric motor pay?
California ranks 4 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays electric motors the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $79,330 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.