SOC 49-2093 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment — California
California · 5 metro areas compared
At $84,820, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in California tracks the national median of $84,890 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $84,820, median pay for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in California tracks the national median of $84,890 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $60,460 and $110,030. The lowest tenth earn under $47,880, while the highest tenth earn more than $122,590.
Employment stands at 1,480, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 29 states with published data for this occupation, California ranks 12th by median wage. San Francisco leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $122,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 280th of 793 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,880 | −43.6% |
| 25th | $60,460 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $84,820 | −0.1% |
| 75th | $110,030 | +29.6% |
| 90th | $122,590 | +44.4% |
| Mean | $85,980 | +1.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $122,590 | 360 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $116,810 | 90 | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $81,920 | 140 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $80,200 | 220 | |
| 5 | San Diego | $47,880 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $84,820 buys what $76,621 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 9.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$84,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,621US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,820 a year, 0.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $47,880 to $122,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,480 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 29 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Francisco, at $122,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment in California?
The median annual wage is $84,820, or $40.78 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 $84,890, so pay in California is 0.1% lower. 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 California earns more than $122,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $47,880 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 San Francisco, at $122,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,480 jobs in this occupation in California. 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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