How much does an electrician make in California?
$76,160a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in California. That is $36.62 an hour or $6,347 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.62
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 73,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,800Median: $76,160Highest 10%: $140,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 25th | $59,280 | $28.50 | |
| Median | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 90th | $140,300 | $67.47 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $92,830 |
| San Jose, CA | $91,030 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,490 |
| Salinas, CA | $78,780 |
| Napa, CA | $78,080 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $77,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,710 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $76,610 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,540 |
| Stockton, CA | $76,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,160 |
| Merced, CA | $76,120 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $75,860 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $75,290 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,830 |
| El Centro, CA | $74,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,790 |
| Fresno, CA | $71,710 |
| Redding, CA | $69,540 |
| Yuba City, CA | $65,660 |
| Chico, CA | $65,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $64,840 |
| Visalia, CA | $64,390 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 12. Montana | $76,760 |
| 13. Wisconsin | $76,540 |
| 14. Michigan | $76,270 |
| 15. California | $76,160 |
| 16. Wyoming | $76,120 |
| 17. Maine | $75,380 |
| 18. Rhode Island | $74,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.62 ($76,160 a year).
Do electricians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,160 against $63,190 nationally, 21% more.
Where does California rank for electrician pay?
California ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays electricians the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $92,830 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.