Electrical and Power Transmission Installers associate's degree programs in California

Compare 8 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

8Programs reporting earnings

$61,662Median year-4 earnings

$18,956Median federal debt

8Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

49-9051Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers

State median wage: $129,040
Middle 50% wage range: $98,680–$156,380
State employment: 8,930
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 10,900

10th–90th percentile: $77,350–$167,090

49-1011First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

State median wage: $93,660
Middle 50% wage range: $72,910–$120,050
State employment: 51,670
Projected growth: +4.1%
Annual openings: 48,900

10th–90th percentile: $56,720–$154,820

49-2095Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay

State median wage: $121,520
Middle 50% wage range: $103,220–$146,760
State employment: 1,680
Projected growth: +9.7%
Annual openings: 1,800

10th–90th percentile: $76,440–$165,540

47-1011First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers

State median wage: $97,680
Middle 50% wage range: $76,740–$128,690
State employment: 71,750
Projected growth: +5.0%
Annual openings: 67,000

10th–90th percentile: $60,690–$156,530

49-9097Signal and Track Switch Repairers

State median wage: $84,670
Middle 50% wage range: $84,640–$103,180
State employment: 390
Projected growth: +1.8%
Annual openings: 800

10th–90th percentile: $64,650–$126,370

47-2111Electricians

State median wage: $76,160
Middle 50% wage range: $59,280–$103,000
State employment: 73,310
Projected growth: +9.2%
Annual openings: 72,700

10th–90th percentile: $46,800–$140,340

49-2098Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

State median wage: $71,570
Middle 50% wage range: $57,180–$79,760
State employment: 8,180
Projected growth: +6.8%
Annual openings: 8,500

10th–90th percentile: $46,090–$98,710

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

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Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage	Rancho Mirage	$61,662	$18,956
2	San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula	Temecula	$61,662	$18,956
3	San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia	Hesperia	$61,662	$18,956
4	San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto	Salida	$61,662	$18,956
5	San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario	Ontario	$61,662	$18,956
6	San Joaquin Valley College-Trades Education Center	Fresno	$61,662	$18,956
7	San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield	Bakersfield	$61,662	$18,956
8	San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia	Visalia	$61,662	$18,956

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Electrical and Power Transmission Installers in California

What do Electrical and Power Transmission Installers associate's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 8 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $61,662 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $18,956 among the 8 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.