Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians Salary in California
Also called: Electrical Engineering Technicians
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $86,090 a year, +10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,090
- vs. U.S. median
- +10% ($78,190)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,450
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,590; the top 10% earn over $138,400. Nationally the range is $49,510 to $115,700.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$81,550 median in California
- Robotics Technicians$81,550 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Photonics Technicians$80,480 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$87,080 median in California
- Avionics Technicians$92,480 median in California
- Automotive Engineering Technicians$87,390 median in California (broader BLS group)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians pay in California
How much do electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians make in California?
The median is $86,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,590 and the top 10% earn over $138,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+10% vs. the national median of $78,190). Living costs are not included.