Electricians

Pay in California

Median: $78,223 a year, $37.61 an hour.

About 73,310 people work in this job in California.

Source: EDD LMID OEWS, 2026 1st quarter, California statewide (data.ca.gov resource modified 2026-10-01)

Outlook

Projected change from 2024 to 2034: +14.9%, with about 86,460 total openings expected.

Source: EDD LMID long-term projections 2024 to 2034, California

Typical credential

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Apprenticeship. Work experience: None.

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Schools with a matching program

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• West Contra Costa Adult Education (Bay Area): Pre-apprenticeship (Electrician Training)
• Porterville Adult (Central Valley): Residential Electrician
• Abram Friedman Occupational (Los Angeles): Electrician 1-3; Electrician/1: Fundamentals; Electrician/2: Wiring & Codes; plus 1 more
• Adult Division Center (Los Angeles): Electrician 1
• Baldwin Park Adult and Community Education (Los Angeles): Electrician
• Cerritos College (Los Angeles): Electrician Trainee Program: Whole Residential Electrician & Non Residential Lighting Technician
• Maxine Waters Employment Prep Center (Los Angeles): Residential Electrician