verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$76,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.62/hr
▲ 21% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
73,310
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,786 #32 of 51

Electrician pay in California, explained

Electricians in California earn a median of $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour), which is 21% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $46,800, while the most experienced electricians reach about $140,340. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $76,160 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $76,160 is worth about $68,786 in national buying power — ranking California #32 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$46,800
$22.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,160
$36.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$140,340
$67.47/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $76,160 $68,786
Oregon $101,310 $98,016 −$25,150
Nevada $73,570 $73,585 +$2,590
Arizona $61,060 $60,649 +$15,100

Electrician in California: FAQ

How much do electricians make in California?

Electricians in California earn a median of $76,160 per year ($36.62 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does California pay electricians well?

At $76,160, California pays 21% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 73,310 work in the state.

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