📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Electrical and Electronics Installer Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · High Demand

Average
$94,260
per year
Median
$89,858
per year
Hourly
$45.32
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$61,692
25th Percentile — Junior$79,670
50th Percentile — Median$89,858
75th Percentile — Senior$120,118
90th Percentile — Top Earners$135,317
💡 Top-earning Electrical and Electronics Installers in California make up to $135,317 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$80.5k
2021
$83.1k
2022
$85.8k
2023
$88.5k
2024
$91.3k
2025
$94.3k
2026
📈 Electrical and Electronics Installer salaries in California have followed the national trend with 3.2% annual growth. The strong demand in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Electrical and Electronics Installer Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $146,103 +55.0% High
San Diego $139,505 +48.0% High
San Jose $162,127 +72.0% High
San Francisco $174,381 +85.0% High
Fresno $101,801 +8.0% High
Sacramento $114,997 +22.0% High
Long Beach $136,677 +45.0% High
Bakersfield $101,801 +8.0% High
Anaheim $133,849 +42.0% High
Santa Ana $131,964 +40.0% High
Riverside $120,653 +28.0% High
Stockton $111,227 +18.0% High
Irvine $146,103 +55.0% High
San Bernardino $111,227 +18.0% High
Modesto $105,571 +12.0% High
Fontana $114,997 +22.0% High
Moreno Valley $108,399 +15.0% High
Glendale $139,505 +48.0% High
Fremont $150,816 +60.0% High
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Electrical and Electronics Installer Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Electrical and Electronics Installers. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $94,260 per year, California's Electrical and Electronics Installer salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $61,692–$79,670, while experienced Electrical and Electronics Installers can command $120,118–$135,317.

Looking ahead, the Electrical and Electronics Installer profession in California is projected to grow at 3.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Electrical and Electronics Installer salary in California is $94,260 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $66,380.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Electrical and Electronics Installers the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Electrical and Electronics Installer employment.
  • At $94,260/year, California Electrical and Electronics Installer salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $66,380/year.