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How much does an electric motor make in San Francisco?

$79,330a year

Median yearly pay for electric motors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $38.14 an hour or $6,611 a month.

Hourly
$38.14
Vs. national median
+41%
Rank among cities
3 of 58
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $79,330Highest 10%: $102,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,400$23.27
25th$63,050$30.31
Median$79,330$38.14
75th$92,010$44.24
90th$102,600$49.35

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for electric motors.

Los Angeles, CA$66,040
Riverside, CA$65,820
San Diego, CA$65,150
Sacramento, CA$49,490
Electric Motor salary in California Electric Motor salary in all states

Related jobs in San Francisco

Same field, median yearly pay.

Electrical and Electronics Repairer$141,600
Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$137,200
Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$130,800
Avionics Technician$129,300
Electrical and Electronics Installer and Repairer$122,600
Millwright$113,500
Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$103,500
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$102,400
Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$99,310
Electrical and Electronics Repairer$96,900
Salaries for every job in San Francisco, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electric motor make an hour in San Francisco?

The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $38.14 ($79,330 a year).

Do electric motors make more in San Francisco than the national average?

Yes: $79,330 against $56,210 nationally, 41% more.

How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $66,040, so San Francisco pays 20% more.

Where does San Francisco rank for electric motor pay?

3 of 58 metro areas with data.

How much does an electric motor make starting out in San Francisco?

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.

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.