salary$73,810 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$131,680per year
Jobs in the area20,610people work this job
Can a electrician afford Orange?
Expensive. Rent of $2,896 a month takes 47.1% 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 Orange, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $73,810 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $46,140 and $131,680.
Can a electrician afford to live in Orange?
Typical rent of $2,896 a month takes 47.1% 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 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.