Electrician Salary In Los Angeles
Electricians are responsible for the safe and efficient installation, repair and maintenance of electrical systems in residential and commercial buildings. They may work on small projects such as adding a light fixture to a room or large projects such as installing new electrical systems for entire buildings. Electricians must be able to read blueprints and perform tests to ensure that their work is up to code. Electricians typically work alone, but they may sometimes work with other professionals such as plumbers or carpenters when performing larger projects.
Electrician salaries vary by location and type of employer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), electricians earned an average salary of $51,640 per year as of May 2012 (www.bls.gov). Electrical engineers earned an average salary of $82,280 per year during the same period (www.bls.gov).
Electrician Salary In Los Angeles
Electrician salary in Los Angeles, CA
How much does an Electrician make in Los Angeles, CA?
Average base salary
$28.29
Per hour
10%
above national average
Most common benefits
Overtime
$10,125per year
Others
401(k)
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The average salary for a electrician is $28.29 per hour in Los Angeles, CA and $10,125 overtime per year.143 salaries reported, updated at June 3, 2022.
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Salaries by years of experience in Los Angeles, CA
Years of experience
Per hour
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
3 to 5 years
6 to 9 years
More than 10 years
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Top companies for Electricians in Los Angeles, CA
Mister Sparky
3.3
96 reviews
98 salaries reported
$55.69
per hour
IBEW
4.1
1477 reviews
9 salaries reported
$47.48
per hour
City of Los Angeles
4.3
342 reviews
5 salaries reported
$45.07
per hour
Helix Electric
3.4
248 reviews
7 salaries reported
$44.44
per hour
US Department of the Interior
4.1
1069 reviews
12 salaries reported
$43.30
per hour
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Highest paying cities for Electricians near Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
$31.48 per hour
11 salaries reported
San Jose, CA
$29.96 per hour
43 salaries reported
Los Angeles, CA
$28.29 per hour
143 salaries reported
San Diego, CA
$27.58 per hour
182 salaries reported
Sacramento, CA
$27.55 per hour
69 salaries reported
Anaheim, CA
$25.74 per hour
37 salaries reported
Camp Pendleton, CA
$25.59 per hour
5 salaries reported
Fresno, CA
$25.56 per hour
57 salaries reported
Huntington Beach, CA
$25.49 per hour
9 salaries reported
