Helpers--Electricians Salary in California

Helpers--electricians in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $60,400 a year) and the least in Fresno ($48,730), across the 7 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the helpers--electricians average at $53,730 and the median at $52,080 for 3,120 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $44,080.

Helpers--Electricians average salary by city in California

San Francisco$60,400
San Diego$54,260
Stockton$52,530
Santa Maria$51,760
Los Angeles$50,510
Bakersfield$49,270
Fresno$48,730

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$60,400	$61,260	$49,840	$48,895	116
San Diego	$54,260	$51,030	$42,210	$44,330	112
Stockton	$52,530	$50,160	$44,260	$43,044	105
Santa Maria	$51,760	$50,160	$40,810	$42,471	109
Los Angeles	$50,510	$49,960	$39,760	$41,542	114
Bakersfield	$49,270	$50,880	$40,470	$40,620	101
Fresno	$48,730	$46,140	$38,630	$40,218	102

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Helpers--Electricians salary in other states

Helpers--Electricians salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 47-3013.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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