How much does an electrician make in El Centro?
$74,450a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the El Centro, CA metro area. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,204 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 119 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,570Median: $74,450Highest 10%: $121,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,570 | $21.91 | |
| 25th | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| Median | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| 75th | $95,730 | $46.02 | |
| 90th | $121,300 | $58.32 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in El Centro, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in El Centro?
The median hourly pay in the El Centro, CA metro area is $35.79 ($74,450 a year).
Do electricians make more in El Centro than the national average?
Yes: $74,450 against $63,190 nationally, 18% more.
How does El Centro compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $76,160, so El Centro pays 2% less.
Where does El Centro rank for electrician pay?
119 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in El Centro?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,570 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,300 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.