Electrician salary in Sacramento, CA
Median pay, Sacramento metro
$74,830/year
about $35.98 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $52,720 – $98,130
Half of electricians in the Sacramento metro area earn more than $74,830 a year and half earn less. That's 18% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #13 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $46,230 | $22.23 |
| 25th | $52,720 | $25.35 |
| Median (50th) | $74,830 | $35.98 |
| 75th | $98,130 | $47.18 |
| 90th (top earners) | $130,020 | $62.51 |
*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 Sacramento metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $52,720 ($25.35/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $52,720 to $98,130 ($25.35 to $47.18/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $98,130 ($47.18/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, Sacramento metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.