How much does an electronics engineer make in California?
$160,500a year
Median yearly pay for electronics engineers in California. That is $77.17 an hour or $13,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.17
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $97,140Median: $160,500Highest 10%: $225,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $97,140 | $46.70 | |
| 25th | $125,000 | $60.12 | |
| Median | $160,500 | $77.17 | |
| 75th | $202,700 | $97.47 | |
| 90th | $225,400 | $108.37 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $194,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $182,800 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $172,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $156,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $147,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $142,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $140,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $135,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,900 |
| Vallejo, CA | $129,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $127,300 |
| Modesto, CA | $108,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $106,300 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $104,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electronics engineers.
| 1. California | $160,500 |
| 2. New Jersey | $158,700 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $157,000 |
| 4. Maryland | $155,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electronics engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $77.17 ($160,500 a year).
Do electronics engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $160,500 against $130,200 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for electronics engineer pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays electronics engineers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $194,400 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.