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Skilled trade pay in California

25 metros · 41 trades · BLS, May 2025

25metros
41trades

Metros

BakersfieldCALIFORNIA · CA30 trades$61,545 typical pay
ChicoCALIFORNIA · CA27 trades$60,730 typical pay
El CentroCALIFORNIA · CA22 trades$70,595 typical pay
FresnoCALIFORNIA · CA36 trades$62,340 typical pay
HanfordCALIFORNIA · CA16 trades$63,425 typical pay
Los AngelesCALIFORNIA · CA39 trades$63,560 typical pay
MercedCALIFORNIA · CA23 trades$61,090 typical pay
ModestoCALIFORNIA · CA32 trades$63,110 typical pay
NapaCALIFORNIA · CA20 trades$77,260 typical pay
OxnardCALIFORNIA · CA36 trades$62,995 typical pay
ReddingCALIFORNIA · CA25 trades$61,630 typical pay
RiversideCALIFORNIA · CA40 trades$61,705 typical pay
SacramentoCALIFORNIA · CA37 trades$63,540 typical pay
SalinasCALIFORNIA · CA30 trades$64,385 typical pay
San DiegoCALIFORNIA · CA39 trades$65,150 typical pay
San FranciscoCALIFORNIA · CA41 trades$76,170 typical pay
San JoseCALIFORNIA · CA38 trades$77,320 typical pay
San Luis ObispoCALIFORNIA · CA31 trades$62,790 typical pay
Santa CruzCALIFORNIA · CA26 trades$65,370 typical pay
Santa MariaCALIFORNIA · CA30 trades$62,375 typical pay
Santa RosaCALIFORNIA · CA31 trades$68,410 typical pay
StocktonCALIFORNIA · CA34 trades$63,355 typical pay
VallejoCALIFORNIA · CA28 trades$68,830 typical pay
VisaliaCALIFORNIA · CA28 trades$58,595 typical pay
Yuba CityCALIFORNIA · CA23 trades$61,230 typical pay

Trades in California

Typical median across California metros.

Elevator Installer$140,600
Electrical Lineworker$129,595
Paving Equipment Operator$104,530
Building Inspector$98,680
Telecom Line Installer$96,880
Construction Supervisor$91,200
Heavy Equipment Operator$80,320
Ironworker$76,400
Electrician$76,120
Rigger$75,860
Sheet Metal Worker$74,440
Carpenter$74,340
Telecom Equipment Installer$74,115
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$73,200
Diesel Mechanic$70,410
HVAC Technician$69,710
Brickmason$67,240
Drywall Installer$65,070
Plumber$63,920
Auto Body Repairer$63,190
Auto Mechanic$62,820
Glazier$62,320
Roofer$62,065
Rebar Worker$62,060
Plasterer$61,220
Concrete Finisher$61,135
Solar Installer$60,005
Appliance Repair Technician$59,905
Construction Laborer$58,810
Painter$58,540
Tile Setter$58,155
Flooring Installer$56,140
Machinist$55,805
Fence Installer$55,685
Maintenance Technician$54,570
Insulation Installer$53,680
Septic & Sewer Technician$53,430
Welder$53,280
Hazmat Removal Worker$51,160
Pest Control Technician$47,170
Landscaper$45,230

Pay: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (metro-level). Real pay: BEA price parities, 2024. How we calculate

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