Electrician salary in Los Angeles, CA
Median pay, Los Angeles metro
$73,810/year
about $35.49 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $58,830 – $101,930
Half of electricians in the Los Angeles metro area earn more than $73,810 a year and half earn less. That's 17% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #15 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,140 | $22.18 |
| 25th | $58,830 | $28.28 |
| Median (50th) | $73,810 | $35.49 |
| 75th | $101,930 | $49.00 |
| 90th (top earners) | $131,680 | $63.31 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Los Angeles metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $58,830 ($28.28/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $58,830 to $101,930 ($28.28 to $49.00/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $101,930 ($49.00/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Los Angeles metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.