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Electrical Engineers PERM Salary in California
Wages offered on certified PERM labor certifications for electrical engineers in California, decided in fiscal year 2026 through Jun 30, 2026.
- Certified filings
- 184
- FY 2026 through Q3
- Median offered wage
- $141,440
- Middle half $117,586 to $161,949
- Certified rate
- 98.9%
- 2 denied
- U.S. median offered
- $115,000
- This occupation, all states
Top employers
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KLA Corporation | 7 | $152,300 |
| 2 | Asml US, LP | 5 | $156,624 |
| 3 | California Independent System Operator Corporation | 5 | $131,893 |
| 4 | Maxlinear, Inc. | 5 | $128,606 |
| 5 | MediaTek USA Inc. | 5 | $131,426 |
| 6 | Power Integrations, Inc. | 5 | $121,640 |
| 7 | Tesla, Inc. | 5 | $175,656 |
| 8 | Bloom Energy Corporation | 4 | $180,292 |
| 9 | Micron Technology, Inc. | 4 | $190,756 |
| 10 | SEL Engineering Services, Inc. | 4 | $108,500 |
| 11 | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 4 | $141,440 |
| 12 | Analog Devices, Inc. | 3 | $141,440 |
| 13 | Applied Materials, Inc | 3 | $146,080 |
| 14 | BHE Renewables, LLC | 3 | $100,700 |
| 15 | Lam Research Corporation | 3 | $147,700 |
| 16 | Lucid USA, Inc. | 3 | $185,800 |
| 17 | Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 3 | $128,149 |
| 18 | Tau Motors, INC. | 3 | $124,900 |
| 19 | Acies Engineering, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 21 | E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 22 | Fakouri Electrical Engineering, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 23 | InnoPhase, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 24 | Joby Aero, Inc. | 2 | Too few filings |
| 25 | Microsoft Corporation | 2 | Too few filings |
Top work cities
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| # | City | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | 38 | $152,270 |
| 2 | San Diego, CA | 15 | $117,245 |
| 3 | Milpitas, CA | 13 | $141,500 |
| 4 | Santa Clara, CA | 13 | $156,624 |
| 5 | Fremont, CA | 11 | $147,700 |
| 6 | Irvine, CA | 11 | $111,426 |
| 7 | San Francisco, CA | 8 | $122,421 |
| 8 | Carlsbad, CA | 5 | $128,606 |
| 9 | Folsom, CA | 5 | $131,893 |
| 10 | Mountain View, CA | 5 | $149,100 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | 4 | $127,475 |
| 12 | Calipatria, CA | 3 | $100,700 |
| 13 | Newark, CA | 3 | $185,800 |
| 14 | Redwood City, CA | 3 | $124,900 |
| 15 | Roseville, CA | 3 | $146,182 |
| 16 | Camarillo, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 17 | Campbell, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 18 | Concord, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 19 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
| 20 | San Carlos, CA | 2 | Too few filings |
Job titles employers used
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| # | Job title | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electrical Engineer | 17 | $128,149 |
| 2 | Electrical Design Engineer | 8 | $141,440 |
| 3 | Senior Electrical Engineer | 7 | $176,000 |
| 4 | Applications Engineer | 4 | $121,640 |
| 5 | Engineer | 4 | $116,950 |
| 6 | Field Application Engineer | 3 | $117,700 |
| 7 | Senior Electrical Engineer 2 | 3 | $176,800 |
| 8 | Sr. Electrical Engineer | 3 | $134,264 |
| 9 | Controls Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 10 | Electrical Engineer 3 | 2 | Too few filings |
| 11 | Firmware Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 12 | Plant Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 13 | Product Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
| 14 | Project Engineer -Automation | 2 | Too few filings |
| 15 | RF C&F Engineer | 2 | Too few filings |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the PERM salary for electrical engineers in California?
- The median wage offered on certified PERM labor certifications for electrical engineers in California was $141,440 a year in FY 2026 through Q3; the middle half ranged from $117,586 to $161,949.