Very high demandSan Jose-Sunnyvale
Electrician Salary in San Jose, CA
Electricians in San Jose earn $25–$53/hr (26% 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 Jose, California$25–$53/hrFull-time / Contract
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Hourly range
$25–$53
per hour, W2 or 1099
Annual equivalent
$52,000–$110,240
assuming 2,080 hours/year
How San Jose compares
San Jose, CA$25–$53/hr
National average$20–$42/hr
San Jose pay 26% 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 Jose 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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