California
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician programs in California
4 listed electrical engineering technician programs in California, plus BLS pay data for the state and 12 metro areas.
- $93,750Average pay (state, all experience levels)
- $59,590Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $86,090Median pay (state)
- $138,400Top 10% earn over
13,450 jobs in California · 4 listed programs. Average = BLS mean across all experience levels, not starting pay. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
Cities with listed programs
BLS wage data
Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technician pay in California
Annual wages from the BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15.
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $59,590 | $73,550 | $86,090 | $112,200 | $138,400 | $93,750 | 13,450 |
| United States | $49,510 | $61,610 | $78,190 | $97,650 | $115,700 | $80,680 | 95,130 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $77,710 | $85,990 | $103,170 | $125,090 | $138,360 | $106,180 | 540 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $50,340 | $65,710 | $97,680 | $126,260 | $151,510 | $98,390 | 690 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $66,570 | $78,750 | $95,280 | $104,370 | $126,970 | $95,370 | 2,880 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $61,090 | $72,490 | $91,620 | $123,510 | $138,660 | $97,620 | 1,980 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $57,780 | $75,310 | $91,020 | $107,830 | $126,170 | $92,500 | 1,570 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $63,750 | $79,600 | $85,510 | $104,080 | $117,640 | $91,000 | 130 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $49,170 | $64,210 | $81,940 | $102,360 | $128,100 | $85,240 | 3,230 |
| Fresno, CA | $54,690 | $63,940 | $81,040 | $98,560 | $132,060 | $84,070 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $38,340 | $61,580 | $79,800 | $85,510 | $113,180 | $79,260 | 460 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $61,000 | $62,990 | $79,370 | $106,070 | $130,850 | $88,630 | 670 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $47,460 | $63,110 | $76,750 | $96,880 | $124,950 | $82,470 | 30 |
| Visalia, CA | $48,020 | $59,270 | $75,650 | $80,800 | $101,840 | $72,870 | 60 |
Programs
Listed programs in California
Every electrical engineering technician program we matched in California. Schools with published tuition are listed first.
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-California Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ontario, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 8 | $15,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| DeVry University-California Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Ontario, CA | Associate degree | 16 | $15,992 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| Modesto Junior College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | Modesto, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,276–$8,918 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
| San Diego City College Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | San Diego, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,154–$10,010 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 15.0303 |
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Sources
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates, released 2026-05-15 (news release USDL-26-0725; data tables). Cross-checked against the BLS Public Data API on 2026-11-03.
- Occupation: O*NET OnLine, 17-3023.00 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians, retrieved 2026-11-03 (CC BY 4.0).
- Apprenticeship sponsors: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship: partner sponsors file, retrieved 2026-10-29 (Partner Finder).
- Schools & graduates: U.S. Department of Education, NCES IPEDS Completions 2023-24 (C2024_A) and Institutional Characteristics (HD2024), award year 2023-24, matched by 6-digit CIP code (completions file; CIP-SOC crosswalk).
- Tuition: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts: Institution + Field of Study), data updated 2026-10-15, matched by IPEDS unit ID (source).
Program listings are matched from public files by occupation code or organization name; they are not endorsements and we have not visited or tested any program. Confirm schedules, entry requirements and costs with the program. Compiled by the HighPayingTrades team; last refreshed 2026-11-03.