California
Electrician pay in California
What electricians earn in California: BLS OEWS May 2025 pay for the state and 25 metro areas, plus job counts and 113 listed training programs.
- $85,860Average pay (state)
- $46,800Entry-level / bottom 10%
- $76,160Median pay (state)
- $140,340Top 10% earn over
73,310 jobs in California · 113 listed programs. Average pay across all experience levels (BLS OEWS May 2025).
BLS wage data
Electrician 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 | $46,800 | $59,280 | $76,160 | $103,000 | $140,340 | $85,860 | 73,310 |
| United States | $42,640 | $49,430 | $63,190 | $83,940 | $108,510 | $71,490 | 757,220 |
Metro areas
| Area | 10th pct | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Mean | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $55,360 | $70,090 | $92,830 | $130,260 | $182,340 | $103,690 | 9,060 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $54,290 | $63,420 | $91,030 | $128,530 | $173,340 | $99,650 | 5,480 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $48,510 | $61,630 | $86,040 | $106,080 | $154,120 | $92,270 | 220 |
| Vallejo, CA | $48,860 | $61,870 | $79,490 | $104,660 | $142,240 | $88,890 | 720 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,740 | $59,290 | $78,780 | $96,890 | $131,450 | $83,410 | 530 |
| Napa, CA | $50,850 | $63,130 | $78,080 | $99,970 | $120,620 | $83,600 | 240 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,850 | $61,550 | $77,380 | $101,390 | $134,990 | $86,020 | 1,080 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,220 | $59,120 | $76,710 | $100,580 | $137,600 | $83,790 | 770 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $48,290 | $61,460 | $76,610 | $96,410 | $126,560 | $82,950 | 330 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $46,210 | $58,600 | $76,540 | $100,600 | $143,060 | $84,200 | 530 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $46,030 | $58,630 | $76,410 | $102,450 | $137,400 | $82,840 | 1,180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $47,890 | $60,110 | $76,160 | $101,760 | $126,260 | $82,240 | 8,060 |
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Programs
Top training programs in California
We matched 113 programs in California: 88 school programs (IPEDS 2023-24) and 25 registered apprenticeship sponsors (DOL). The 10 below are schools with published tuition first; the full directory is on RegisteredTradeSchools.com (links above).
| Program / provider | Location | Type | Graduates 2023-24 | Tuition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American River College Electrician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 27 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| American River College Electrician | Sacramento, CA | Associate degree | 1 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| American River College Electrician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (under 12 weeks) | 0 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| American River College Electrician | Sacramento, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 8 | $1,288–$12,472 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Electrician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 17 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Electrician | Lancaster, CA | Associate degree | 9 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Antelope Valley Community College District Electrician | Lancaster, CA | Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year) | 0 | $1,124–$9,548 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bakersfield College Electrician | Bakersfield, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 0 | $1,450–$11,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Bakersfield College Electrician | Bakersfield, CA | Associate degree | 0 | $1,450–$11,530 Annual tuition & fees, in-state to out-of-state (institution-wide) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
| Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education Electrician | Baldwin Park, CA | Certificate (1-2 years) | 108 | $1,365 Tuition & fees, largest program (program-year school) | IPEDS 2023-24 · CIP 46.0302 |
Related resources
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Electrician apprenticeships and sponsorsThe apprenticeship route, sponsors and how to apply · not duplicated here. · RegisteredTradeSchools.comGI Bill-approved electrical programsElectrical schools that accept VA education benefits. · VeteranTradeSchools.comElectrician career path for veteransFrom military service to an electrical apprenticeship. · MilitaryToTrades.com
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, 47-2111.00 Electricians, 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.