Very high demandSan Diego-Chula Vista
Electrician Salary in San Diego, CA
Electricians in San Diego earn $22–$47/hr (11% above the national average). Below is the full pay breakdown with annual equivalents, certifications that move the number, and a direct path to work.
San Diego, California$22–$47/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$22–$47
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$45,760–$97,760
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How San Diego compares
San Diego, CA$22–$47/hr
National average$20–$42/hr
San Diego pay 11% above the national average. National ranges reflect entry to journeyman-level work; annual equivalents at $41,600–$87,360.
Certifications that move the number
San Diego employers pay the top of the range for techs who hold these. Missing one? You can still apply — we match you to roles that fit.
- Journeyman Electrician License
- OSHA 30
- Arc Flash Safety
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