salary$91,030 a year$44 an hour · median pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,290per year
Top pay (top 10%)$173,340per year
Jobs in the area5,480people work this job
Can a electrician afford Santa Clara?
Expensive. Rent of $3,309 a month takes 43.6% 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 Santa Clara, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA area is $91,030 a year ($44 an hour). Most earn between $54,290 and $173,340.
Can a electrician afford to live in Santa Clara?
Typical rent of $3,309 a month takes 43.6% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area.