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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Electricians Salary in California

In California, electricians earn a median of $76,540 per year.

Median (California)
$76,540
Bottom 10%
$46,630
Top 10%
$136,710
Employed in California
73,420

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, electricians earn a median of $76,540 — 23% above the national median of $62,350. Locally the range runs $46,630 to $136,710. About 73,420 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #11 of 54 states for electricians pay — roughly the 81th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $97,320) by 27%. State employment of about 73,420 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$62,350
US bottom 10%
$39,430
US top 10%
$106,030

Skills that move pay in this role

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

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