Electrician salary in San Francisco, CA
Median pay, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland)
$92,830/year
about $44.63 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $70,090 – $130,260
Half of electricians in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area earn more than $92,830 a year and half earn less. That's 47% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #4 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $55,360 | $26.62 |
| 25th | $70,090 | $33.70 |
| Median (50th) | $92,830 | $44.63 |
| 75th | $130,260 | $62.63 |
| 90th (top earners) | $182,340 | $87.66 |
*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 San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland) area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $70,090 ($33.70/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $70,090 to $130,260 ($33.70 to $62.63/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $130,260 ($62.63/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, San Francisco Bay Area (SF/Oakland). Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.