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Electricians Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Electricians make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$76,160
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.5% vs 2024
$85,860
Mean Salary
$76,160
Median Salary
$36.62
Hourly Rate
73,310 people work as Electricians in California
Electricians salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Electricians in California earn a median salary of $76,160 per year ($6,346/month).
This is 9.9% above the national average of $69,300.
California ranks #15 out of 51 states for Electricians pay.
Approximately 73,310 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Top Skills
Troubleshooting
4.0
Repairing
3.5
Active Listening
3.38
Speaking
3.38
Critical Thinking
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Building and Construction
3.67
Administration and Management
3.58
Mechanical
3.42
Mathematics
3.4
Design
3.32
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(61.7% of workers)
Salaries for Electricians in California range from $46,800 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $140,340 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $59,280 and $103,000.
The median annual salary for Electricians in California is $76,160 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $85,860.
What is the salary range for a Electricians in California?
Salaries for Electricians in California range from $46,800 at the 10th percentile to $140,340 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $59,280 and $103,000.
What is the starting salary for a Electricians in California?
Entry-level Electricians positions in California typically start around $46,800 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $59,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Electricians in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 73,310 people are employed as Electricians in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Electricians in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Electricians in California is approximately $36.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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