SOC 17-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Electrical Engineers — Visalia
Visalia, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $124,010, median pay for Electrical Engineers in Visalia, CA tracks the national median of $120,630 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $124,010, median pay for Electrical Engineers in Visalia, CA tracks the national median of $120,630 closely. Pay ranges from under $76,500 at the tenth percentile to more than $166,610 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $99,430 to $126,770.
Employment stands at 90, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $187,060. Of the 365 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 30th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,500 | −36.6% |
| 25th | $99,430 | −17.6% |
| Median (50th) | $124,010 | +2.8% |
| 75th | $126,770 | +5.1% |
| 90th | $166,610 | +38.1% |
| Mean | $117,340 | −2.7% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $187,060 | 4,160 | |
| 2 | San Francisco | $166,030 | 2,470 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $164,880 | 100 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $160,060 | 150 | |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $139,780 | 8,970 | |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo | $136,240 | 100 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $136,190 | 1,420 | |
| 8 | Fresno | $134,780 | 400 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $134,640 | 230 | |
| 10 | Santa Cruz | $133,560 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Visalia run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $124,010 buys what $112,023 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$124,010as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$112,023US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $124,010 a year, 2.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,500 to $166,610 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $187,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Electrical Engineers in Visalia, CA?
The median annual wage is $124,010, or $59.62 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 $120,630, so pay in Visalia, CA is 2.8% 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 Visalia, CA earns more than $166,610 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,500 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 Jose, at $187,060 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Visalia, 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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