$36.9 - $40.25 per hour
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st Security Clearance: No Clearance required Who We Are General Dynamics NASSCO is one of three shipyards in the Marine Systems group of General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE: GD).…
Skilled Trades · San Diego, CA
Electrician jobs in San Diego, CA
Electricians install, maintain, and repair wiring, panels, and electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial sites, working to code and passing inspection.
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$23–$60/hr
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$77k
Median, full-time
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Now Hiring: Service Electricians Company: ZED Electric Location: San Diego, CA $46 - $48 hourly pay Join Our Team at ZED Electric! ZED Electric is a thriving company serving San Diego, CA since 1995. We are looking for s…
$30.95 - $41.26 per hour
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$34.43 - $37.78 per hour
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: 1st shift Security Clearance: No Clearance required Job Summary Install, repair and hook up equipment for all electrical services on the ship. Lay out, pull, lift out and install…
$25 - $40 per hour
Description Job Description Date posted: June 13, 2026 Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour Job description: Commercial Electricians — Journeymen, Lead Electricians, and Apprentices BLVD Electric Inc. is looking for commercial…
Job Description Job Description We are seeking an experienced Lead Low Voltage Technician / Electrician with strong experience in Access Control and Security Systems to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a hands-…
Are you a professional electrician looking for a new opportunity? Are you tired of inconsistent schedules? Want to spend more time with friends and family? This opportunity is for you! Who we are: Home Alliance is a nati…
$8,000 - $10,000 per month
Licensed Electrician – Recruiting for HVAC Alliance Expert Date Posted: February 17, 2026 Pay: $8,000.00 - $10,000.00 per month Job Description: A Hiring Group is currently seeking experienced and self-motivated Licensed…
$38.25 per hour
San Diego. Job Description We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, as our new Electrician l. Responsibilities This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of all of…
$37.08 per hour
runway, along with several outdoor terraces and courtyards for employees to engage with nature. Salary: The hiring salary for the Electrician II is starting at $37.08 an hour. The full pay range for the Electrician II is…
Lead Home Service Technician / Handyman Role: Lead Home Service Technician in Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, San Marcos, San Diego, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Solana Beach, and surrounding areas TruBlu…
$34.43 - $37.78 per hour
Job Posting End Date: Until Filled Shift: ALL Security Clearance: No Clearance required JOB SUMMARY Performs electrical repairs and maintenance to temporary service equipment. Installs and removes temporary service equip…
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What electricians earn in San Diego
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | $23–$31 | $47k–$65k |
| Journeyman | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
| Master / Lead | $41–$60 | $85k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Diego market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
NEC code knowledgeConduit bending and installationPanel and breaker workBlueprint readingCircuit troubleshootingLockout/tagout safetyHand and power toolsCustomer communication
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you troubleshoot a circuit that keeps tripping its breaker?
Walk the logic: identify the load, isolate sections, check for overload versus short versus ground fault, and test rather than guess. Method over speed.
What is your licensing status and where are you in your hours?
State your license or apprenticeship hours plainly, including the state. If you are close to journeyman, give the timeline.
Tell me about a time you found work that was not to code. What did you do?
Show that you flagged it, explained the risk to the customer or foreman, and corrected it properly rather than working around it.
How do you stay safe working near energized equipment?
Mention lockout/tagout, testing before touching, PPE, and refusing shortcuts under schedule pressure. Employers hire the habit, not the bravado.
What types of projects have you worked: residential, commercial, or industrial?
Be specific about the settings and systems, such as service upgrades, lighting circuits, motor controls, or panel changes.
How do you keep up with NEC code changes?
Mention code update courses, continuing education for your license, or working through changes with your inspector. Curiosity here reads as professionalism.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For electricians specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State your license level and state up front: apprentice hours logged, journeyman, or master.
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List OSHA 10 or 30 certification and any NFPA 70E arc-flash training.
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Specify your settings: residential service, commercial build-outs, or industrial controls.
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Quantify project scope, such as panel upgrades completed or square footage wired.
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Name systems you know beyond wiring, like EV chargers, solar interconnects, or generators.
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Mention a clean inspection record; passing rough-in and final on the first try is a selling point.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Apprentice Electrician
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Journeyman Electrician
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Master Electrician
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Electrical Contractor
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