How much does an Electronics Engineer make in California? As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Electronics Engineer in California is $94,808 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

However, an Electronics Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,513
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $86,549 to $104,075
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,030

Key Factors That Influence Electronics Engineer Salaries

An Electronics Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Electronics Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Electronics Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $92,877
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $112,580
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $136,633
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $162,688
  • Expert (over 8 years): $191,486
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Electronics Engineer less than 1 year $92,877
Electronics Engineer II 1-2 years $112,580
Electronics Engineer III 2-4 years $136,633
Electronics Engineer IV 5-8 years $162,688
Electronics Engineer V over 8 years $191,486

Top Paying Cities for Electronics Engineer

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $94,971
  • West Hollywood: $94,902
  • Dodgertown: $94,970

Electronics Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Electronics Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 27% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Internet and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Electronics Engineer positions in Media or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Electronics Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Electronics Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Internet $104,288 $50.0 10%
Pharmaceuticals $104,288 $50.0 10%
Software & Networking $104,288 $50.0 10%
Aerospace & Defense $99,548 $48.0 5%
Energy & Utilities $99,548 $48.0 5%

Electronics Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Electronics Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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Last Updated on August 01, 2026
$86,549
Average $94,808/year
$104,075
$7,212
Average $7,901/month
$8,673
$1,664
Average $1,823/week
$2,001
$42
Average $46/hour
$50
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $104,075 $8,673 $2,001 $50
Average $94,808 $7,901 $1,823 $46
25th Percentile $86,549 $7,212 $1,664 $42

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