salary$74,830 a year$36 an hour · median pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$46,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$130,020per year
Jobs in the area6,340people work this job
Can a electrician afford Sacramento?
Expensive. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 34.5% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $74,830 a year ($36 an hour). Most earn between $46,230 and $130,020.
Can a electrician afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 34.5% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.