Electrician salary in San Jose, CA
Median pay, San Jose / Silicon Valley metro
$91,030/year
about $43.76 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $63,420 – $128,530
Half of electricians in the San Jose / Silicon Valley metro area earn more than $91,030 a year and half earn less. That's 44% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #5 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $54,290 | $26.10 |
| 25th | $63,420 | $30.49 |
| Median (50th) | $91,030 | $43.76 |
| 75th | $128,530 | $61.79 |
| 90th (top earners) | $173,340 | $83.34 |
*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 Jose / Silicon Valley metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $63,420 ($30.49/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $63,420 to $128,530 ($30.49 to $61.79/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $128,530 ($61.79/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 Jose / Silicon Valley metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.