Electricians salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $60,110–$101,760
- vs U.S. median
- +21%
- Metro rank
- #113 of 462
Electricians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $76,160 a year, based on BLS estimates for 8,060 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and in line with the CA statewide median of $76,160. It ranks #113 of 462 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,060 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Electricians pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $92,830 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,030 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $86,040 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79,490 |
| Salinas, CA | $78,780 |
| Napa, CA | $78,080 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $77,380 |
| Modesto, CA | $76,710 |
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Questions
What is the average Electricians salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $76,160 a year (May 2025). Half of the 8,060 jobs pay between $60,110 and $101,760. The 10th percentile is $47,890 and the 90th is $126,260.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Electricians?
That is 21% above the U.S. median of $63,190 and in line with the CA statewide median of $76,160. It ranks #113 of 462 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Electricians make an hour in San Diego?
About $36.62 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $76,160 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.90–$48.92 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.