Electrician Salary in San Jose, CA
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$84,803
Hourly Rate
$40.77
/hour
Jobs in Area
851
employed
Electrician Salary Range in San Jose, CA
Annual Salary Range
$53k
10th percentile
$70k
25th
$102k
75th
$120k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $52,936 | $25.45 |
| 25th Percentile | $70,252 | $33.78 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $84,803 | $40.77 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,516 | $48.81 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $120,059 | $57.72 |
| Average (Mean) | $89,940 | $43.24 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Electrician salary in San Jose, CA is $84,803 per year or $40.77 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/23/2026
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How San Jose, CA Compares
vs National Average
$63,340
vs California Average
$62,572
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$47,165
Cost of living in San Jose, CA is 79.8% above the national average.
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