salary$92,830 a year$45 an hour · median pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$55,360per year
Top pay (top 10%)$182,340per year
Jobs in the area9,060people work this job
Can a electrician afford Berkeley?
Expensive. Rent of $2,355 a month takes 30.4% of the median electrician salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Berkeley, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $92,830 a year ($45 an hour). Most earn between $55,360 and $182,340.
Can a electrician afford to live in Berkeley?
Typical rent of $2,355 a month takes 30.4% of the median electrician salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.