salary$64,840 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$122,360per year
Jobs in the area1,160people work this job
Can a electrician afford Thousand Oaks?
Expensive. Rent of $3,300 a month takes 61.1% 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 Thousand Oaks, CA?
The median pay for a electrician in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA area is $64,840 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $47,070 and $122,360.
Can a electrician afford to live in Thousand Oaks?
Typical rent of $3,300 a month takes 61.1% 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 Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro area.