Electrician Salary in California
Based on 73K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$76,540
$36.798/hr
vs National Average
$67,201
+13.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$47K – $137K
73K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Electrician in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,630 |
| 25th percentile | $59,420 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,540 |
| 75th percentile | $103,720 |
| 90th percentile | $136,710 |
Historical Salary Trend — Electrician in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,030 |
| 2023 | $77,470 |
| 2024 | $76,540 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $71,030 | $62,198 |
| 2023 | $77,470 | $64,916 |
| 2024 | $76,540 | $67,201 |