Electrical Engineer Salary in California
Based on 24K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$140,360
$67.481/hr
vs National Average
$111,022
+26.4% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$81K – $220K
24K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Electrical Engineer in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,110 |
| 25th percentile | $105,150 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $140,360 |
| 75th percentile | $178,050 |
| 90th percentile | $219,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Electrical Engineer in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,400 |
| 2023 | $139,140 |
| 2024 | $140,360 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $133,400 | $101,706 |
| 2023 | $139,140 | $106,188 |
| 2024 | $140,360 | $111,022 |