Electrician Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median electrician in the Sacramento area earns $74,830 a year ($35.98 an hour), 18% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and 2% below the California median ($76,160). Half of the 6,340 electricians there earn between $52,720 and $98,130.
Median $74,830
10th: $46,23090th: $130,020
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,230 | $46,800 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $52,720 | $59,280 | $49,430 |
| Median | $74,830 | $76,160 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $98,130 | $103,000 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $130,020 | $140,340 | $108,510 |
| Average | $79,870 | $85,860 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 6,340 | 73,310 | 757,220 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 17th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- San Diego, CA: $76,160
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.