How much does an electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make in California?
$86,090a year
Median yearly pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians in California. That is $41.39 an hour or $7,174 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.39
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,590Median: $86,090Highest 10%: $138,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,590 | $28.65 | |
| 25th | $73,550 | $35.36 | |
| Median | $86,090 | $41.39 | |
| 75th | $112,200 | $53.94 | |
| 90th | $138,400 | $66.54 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bakersfield, CA | $103,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $97,680 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,280 |
| San Diego, CA | $91,620 |
| San Francisco, CA | $91,020 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $85,510 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,940 |
| Fresno, CA | $81,040 |
| Sacramento, CA | $79,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,370 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,750 |
| Visalia, CA | $75,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians.
| 7. Washington | $93,930 |
| 8. Alaska | $92,760 |
| 9. Nevada | $88,160 |
| 10. California | $86,090 |
| 11. Illinois | $85,510 |
| 12. New Jersey | $85,510 |
| 13. West Virginia | $85,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $41.39 ($86,090 a year).
Do electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $86,090 against $78,190 nationally, 10% more.
Where does California rank for electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 10 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays electrical and electronic engineering technologist and technicians the most?
Bakersfield-Delano, CA, with a median of $103,200 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.