Electrician schools in California
Looking for electrician schools in California? There are 58, including 24 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 30 private career schools. Electricians in California earn a median $76,160 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 58
- Public colleges
- 24
- Median pay in CA
- $76,160
- Cities with schools
- 43
24 electrician schools
School results
Antelope Valley Community College District
Lancaster, CA · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +13
Baldwin Park Adult & Community Education
Baldwin Park, CA · Public
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- Automotive technician
- +5
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Electrician schools by city
- Los Angeles (9 within 30 mi)
- San Diego (5 within 30 mi)
- San Jose (4 within 30 mi)
- Sacramento (5 within 30 mi)
- Long Beach (13 within 30 mi)
- Oakland (5 within 30 mi)
- Anaheim (17 within 30 mi)
- Stockton (4 within 30 mi)
- Riverside (11 within 30 mi)
- Santa Clarita (4 within 30 mi)
- Fremont (5 within 30 mi)
- San Bernardino (10 within 30 mi)
- Modesto (3 within 30 mi)
- Rancho Cucamonga (15 within 30 mi)
- Oceanside (3 within 30 mi)
- Roseville (5 within 30 mi)
- Pomona (21 within 30 mi)
- Pasadena (11 within 30 mi)
- Concord (4 within 30 mi)
- Vallejo (3 within 30 mi)
- Berkeley (4 within 30 mi)
- Antioch (5 within 30 mi)
- Menifee (7 within 30 mi)
- Murrieta (5 within 30 mi)
- Downey (14 within 30 mi)
- Costa Mesa (12 within 30 mi)
- West Covina (17 within 30 mi)
- San Mateo (6 within 30 mi)
- Hesperia (8 within 30 mi)
- Tracy (4 within 30 mi)
- Mission Viejo (9 within 30 mi)
- San Ramon (5 within 30 mi)
- Livermore (4 within 30 mi)
- Turlock (3 within 30 mi)
- Lodi (4 within 30 mi)
- Redondo Beach (8 within 30 mi)
- Woodland (5 within 30 mi)
- Encinitas (4 within 30 mi)
- Beaumont (6 within 30 mi)
- Novato (4 within 30 mi)
- Azusa (15 within 30 mi)
- Galt (7 within 30 mi)
- Imperial Beach (3 within 30 mi)
What electricians earn in California
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Electrician salary in CaliforniaHow to become an electrician
- Median pay
- $76,160
- $36.62 an hour
- Typical range
- $46,800–$140,340
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in CA
- 73,310
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +9.2%
- 72,700 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many electrician schools are in California?
We list 58 schools in California with electrician programs: 24 public colleges, 4 private nonprofit schools, and 30 private career schools. Campuses are in Sacramento, Bakersfield, Ontario, Riverside, and Stockton.
Are there community college electrician programs in California?
Yes. 24 public colleges in California offer electrician. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does electrician school cost in California?
Among the 57 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $480 to $33,392. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do electricians make in California?
The median pay for electricians in California is $76,160 a year, and most earn between $46,800 and $140,340, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a electrician school in California?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Electrician schools in other states
- Florida (38)
- North Carolina (38)
- Texas (32)
- Georgia (25)
- Pennsylvania (24)
- Oklahoma (20)
- Ohio (19)
- Puerto Rico (19)
- Illinois (18)
- Kentucky (16)
- Mississippi (15)
- Virginia (15)
- Kansas (14)
- Minnesota (14)
- Arizona (13)
- New Jersey (13)