How much does an electrician make in Fresno?
$71,710a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $34.48 an hour or $5,976 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.48
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 130 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 1,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,090Median: $71,710Highest 10%: $119,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 25th | $57,160 | $27.48 | |
| Median | $71,710 | $34.48 | |
| 75th | $95,040 | $45.69 | |
| 90th | $119,800 | $57.60 |
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 |
| El Centro, CA | $74,450 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,810 |
| Riverside, CA | $72,790 |
| 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 Fresno, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $34.48 ($71,710 a year).
Do electricians make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $71,710 against $63,190 nationally, 13% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $76,160, so Fresno pays 6% less.
Where does Fresno rank for electrician pay?
130 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $119,800 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.