Electrical Engineers Salary in California
Electrical Engineers in California earn a median of $144,040 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $144,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($120,630)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 24,230
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,840; the top 10% earn over $217,760. Nationally the range is $76,550 to $184,300.
States ranked near California
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Electrical Engineers pay in California
How much do electrical engineers make in California?
The median is $144,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $81,840 and the top 10% earn over $217,760. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for electrical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 49 (+19% vs. the national median of $120,630). Living costs are not included.