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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Electrical Engineers Salary in California

In California, electrical engineers earn a median of $140,360 per year.

Median (California)
$140,360
Bottom 10%
$81,110
Top 10%
$219,710
Employed in California
23,650

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, electrical engineers earn a median of $140,360 — 25% above the national median of $111,910. Locally the range runs $81,110 to $219,710. About 23,650 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 53 states for electrical engineers pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Mexico, $143,850) by 2%. State employment of about 23,650 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$111,910
US bottom 10%
$74,670
US top 10%
$175,460

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Writing
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Active Learning
  • Monitoring
  • Mathematics

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