salary$77,380 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,850per year
Top pay (top 10%)$134,990per year
Jobs in the area1,080people work this job
Can a electrician afford Santa Rosa?
Expensive. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 37.1% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $77,380 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $47,850 and $134,990.
Can a electrician afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 37.1% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.