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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Salary in California

In California, electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments earn $78,020 at the median — $37.51 an hour. The range runs from $45K at the entry level to $124K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$78K
Median annual
$37.51/hr
Hourly rate
$45K
Entry level (10th %)
$124K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in California?

Take-home$4,990/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$2,201/mo
Rent burden44.1% (above 30%)
COL-adjusted salary$78,020/yr
After rent$2,789/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, California

Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary percentiles in California: 10th percentile $45,260, 25th percentile $57,860, median $78,020, 75th percentile $99,590, 90th percentile $123,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$45K25th$58KMedian$78K75th$100K90th$124K
Bar chart showing Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment salary percentiles in California: 10th percentile $45,260, 25th percentile $57,860, median $78,020, 75th percentile $99,590, 90th percentile $123,920. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments (10th percentile) start around $45K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $124K or more - a $79K spread from bottom to top.

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Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Washington$92K+29%1,590
Oregon$90K+27%540
Alaska$90K+26%190
North Dakota$86K+21%400
New Jersey$85K+19%N/A
Hawaii$85K+19%390
Delaware$84K+18%110
Wyoming$83K+17%90
Nevada$81K+13%510
Minnesota$80K+12%1,190
Vermont$79K+11%60
Massachusetts$79K+10%780
California$78K+9%5,140
Maryland$78K+9%670
New Mexico$78K+9%280

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Frequently asked questions

How much do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments make in California?

The median is $78,020 a year - that works out to about $37.51 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $45,260, and experienced electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments can clear $123,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in California?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,990/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $2,201/month (median of metro areas), which eats 44.1% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb - housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment salary go in California?

California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipment salary is worth about $78,020 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do electrical and electronics repairers, commercial and industrial equipments get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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