Electrical Engineers Salary in California
Ranked #2 of 49 · CA
20.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $151,180 ≈ $73/hr
Median annual salary $144,040
Employment 24,230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $81,840P25 $106,100 Median $144,040P75 $185,520P90 $217,760
About 80% of electrical engineerss in California earn between $81,840 and $217,760. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean electrical engineers salary in California is $151,180, about 20.8% above the U.S. average ($125,100). That works out to roughly $73/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $187,060 | $189,370 | 4,160 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $166,030 | $162,170 | 2,470 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $164,880 | $148,660 | 100 |
| Vallejo, CA | $160,060 | $144,580 | 150 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $154,820 | $139,060 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $139,780 | $145,760 | 8,970 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $136,240 | $136,060 | 100 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $136,190 | $141,080 | 1,420 |