Electrician Salary in Los Angeles
Metro area wage data for electricians from the BLS OEWS program, May 2025.
Wage figures reflect all electricians across all employment types, union and non-union, residential and commercial, apprentice through master. Union journeymen typically earn above the area median. Non-union residential work typically falls below it.
A deep union presence and California prevailing wage law define the LA electrician market.
The Los Angeles metro is one of the most active union markets in the country. IBEW Local 11 covers the bulk of commercial and industrial work, and California's prevailing wage requirements on public projects set a high floor for contractor rates. Demand is sustained by ongoing commercial construction, EV infrastructure buildout, and the state's clean energy mandates.
- →IBEW Local 11 — one of the largest IBEW locals in the US
- →California prevailing wage on public works projects
- →Strong demand from EV charging and solar installation
IBEW Local 11 inside wireman Journey-Level Rate
Union scale reflects the IBEW Local 11 inside wireman journey-level rate under the current collective bargaining agreement. The BLS area median reflects all electricians across all employment types and experience levels.
| Training Center | Electrical Training Institute of Southern California |
| Address | Contact via laett.com |
| Minimum Score | 4 out of 9Exempt with 2,000+ documented hours of electrical construction experience |
| Application Window | Quarterly. 2026 remaining dates: July 6-10, October (dates pending) |
| Retake Policy | 3-6 months before reapplying |
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What to expect →All electricians — union and non-union, all experience levels
All electricians — union and non-union, all experience levels. Wage figures only, employer-paid benefits, pension contributions, and health and welfare are not included.
| Annual Median Wage | $73,810 |
| Annual Mean Wage | $82,300 |
| Hourly Median Wage | $35.49 |
| Hourly Mean Wage | $39.57 |
| Total Employed | 20,610 |
| Area Type | Metropolitan Area |
Journey-level rates sourced directly from local collective bargaining agreements across the country's major construction markets. Union density and market conditions vary significantly by region.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 - SOC 47-2111 (Electricians) - Cross-Industry, All Ownership
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