SOC 17-3023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Riverside, CA is $79,370 per year, close to the national median of $78,190 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Riverside, CA is $79,370 per year, close to the national median of $78,190 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $61,000 at the tenth percentile to more than $130,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,990 to $106,070.
The area has 670 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Bakersfield leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $103,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 226th of 671 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,000 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $62,990 | −19.4% |
| Median (50th) | $79,370 | +1.5% |
| 75th | $106,070 | +35.7% |
| 90th | $130,850 | +67.3% |
| Mean | $88,630 | +13.4% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakersfield | $103,170 | 540 | |
| 2 | Oxnard | $97,680 | 690 | |
| 3 | San Jose | $95,280 | 2,880 | |
| 4 | San Diego | $91,620 | 1,980 | |
| 5 | San Francisco | $91,020 | 1,570 | |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $85,510 | 130 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $81,940 | 3,230 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $81,040 | 70 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $79,800 | 460 | |
| 10 | San Luis Obispo | $76,750 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $79,370 buys what $71,698 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,698US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,370 a year, 1.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,000 to $130,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 670 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bakersfield, at $103,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $79,370, or $38.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $78,190, so pay in Riverside, CA is 1.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Riverside, CA earns more than $130,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bakersfield, at $103,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 670 jobs in this occupation in Riverside, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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