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Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Salary in California

Median Annual Salary $154,670 +21% above national average (national: $127,590)
$157,940Mean Annual
$74Median Hourly
19,560Employed in State

California ranks 3rd of 49 states and D.C. for electronics engineers, except computer pay, trailing top-paying District of Columbia ($161,570) by $6,900 — a 4% gap.

Electronics Engineers, Except Computer are more concentrated in California than the U.S. average — a location quotient of 1.78 means the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.78× the national share.

California employs roughly 20.8% of all electronics engineers, except computer in the country (19,560 workers).

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$154,670
$96,510
10th pct.
$218,990
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$96,510$46.40
25th percentile$117,460$56.47
50th percentile (median)$154,670$74.36
75th percentile$198,440$95.41
90th percentile (top earners)$218,990$105.28
Mean (average)$157,940$75.93

How California Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. California
California (current) $154,670 n/a
District of Columbia $161,570 +4%
New Jersey $155,860 +1%
Maryland $144,990 -6%
Washington $136,930 -11%
Arizona $135,200 -13%
Maine $134,140 -13%
Massachusetts $133,840 -13%
Rhode Island $132,330 -14%

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Database Architects $159,130 5,850
Physician Assistants $161,080 13,570

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in California?

The mean electronics engineers, except computer salary in California is $157,940 per year. The median (middle) salary is $154,670 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Electronics Engineers, Except Computer in California?

Entry-level electronics engineers, except computers (10th percentile) in California typically earn around $96,510 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $117,460 per year.

What is the highest Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary in California?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in California make approximately $218,990 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $198,440 per year.

How does the California Electronics Engineers, Except Computer salary compare to the national average?

The median electronics engineers, except computer salary in California is $154,670, which is +21% above national average of $127,590.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.