Electronics Engineers Salary in California
Electronics Engineers in California earn a median of $160,520 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $160,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +23% ($130,220)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 20,830
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,140; the top 10% earn over $225,400. Nationally the range is $81,840 to $206,960.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Photonics Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Fuel Cell Engineers$130,900 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Microsystems Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Computer Hardware Engineers$185,180 median in California
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$87,390 median in California
- Robotics Engineers$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
Electronics Engineers pay in California
How much do electronics engineers make in California?
The median is $160,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $97,140 and the top 10% earn over $225,400. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for electronics engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 50 (+23% vs. the national median of $130,220). Living costs are not included.