Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in California
In California, the median pay for electronics engineers, except computer is $77.17 an hour ($160,520 a year). About 20,830 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($130,220). California ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for electronics engineers, except computer in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.70 | $97,140 |
| 25% of workers | $60.12 | $125,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.17 | $160,520 |
| 75% of workers | $97.46 | $202,730 |
| 90% of workers | $108.36 | $225,400 |
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $194,370 | 5,970 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $182,840 | 30 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $172,290 | 290 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $162,440 | 2,000 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $156,480 | 3,450 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $147,180 | 830 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $142,460 | 900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $140,530 | 4,880 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $135,810 | 160 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $130,940 | 580 |
| Vallejo | $129,850 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $127,340 | 580 |
| Modesto | $107,960 | 40 |
| Fresno | $106,290 | 100 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $104,570 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for electronics engineers, except computer
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $122,500 |
| Industrial Engineers | $124,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,850 |
| Electrical Engineers | $144,040 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $185,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $157,620 |
| Environmental Engineers | $130,410 |
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