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How much does an electrical make in San Jose?

$55,230a year

Median yearly pay for electricals in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $26.55 an hour or $4,603 a month.

Hourly
$26.55
Vs. national median
+20%
Rank among cities
8 of 232
Jobs in the area
7,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $55,230Highest 10%: $77,400
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,940$19.68
25th$46,280$22.25
Median$55,230$26.55
75th$65,520$31.50
90th$77,400$37.21

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for electricals.

Santa Maria, CA$62,200
San Francisco, CA$56,400
Stockton, CA$51,120
Bakersfield, CA$50,740
Visalia, CA$50,090
Santa Rosa, CA$49,540
San Luis Obispo, CA$49,450
Santa Cruz, CA$49,280
San Diego, CA$47,850
Oxnard, CA$47,070
Redding, CA$46,670
Sacramento, CA$46,180
Los Angeles, CA$45,670
Vallejo, CA$44,220
Fresno, CA$42,070
Riverside, CA$40,740
Electrical salary in California Electrical salary in all states

Related jobs in San Jose

Same field, median yearly pay.

Stationary Engineer and Boiler Operator$123,200
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$108,200
Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmer$103,000
Power Plant Operator$98,950
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$89,970
Lathe and Turning Machine Tool Setter$74,420
Prepress Technician and Worker$66,670
Jeweler and Precious Stone and Metal Worker$64,740
Welder$64,140
Machinist$63,540
Salaries for every job in San Jose, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrical make an hour in San Jose?

The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $26.55 ($55,230 a year).

Do electricals make more in San Jose than the national average?

Yes: $55,230 against $45,850 nationally, 20% more.

How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $48,080, so San Jose pays 15% more.

Where does San Jose rank for electrical pay?

8 of 232 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrical make starting out in San Jose?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,400 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.