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Get a snapshot of your career from the Occupational Outlook Handbook:

Find out how much electricians can earn in San Francisco County from the California Occupational Guides:

The median wage in 2020 for Electricians in California was $66,548 annually, or $32.00 hourly. The median wage for Electricians in the San Francisco Bay Area was $99,037 annually, or $47.61 hourly.

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*O-Net OnLine
Free online resource providing information about occupations by the US Department of Labor and Employment and Training Administration.

Vocations and Careers (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

California Career Zone
A resource of the California Department of Education' (CDE).
California Occupation Guides
California Occupational Guides are a series of about 300 information sheets covering individual occupations or groups of related occupations. They provide statewide information about job duties, working conditions, employment outlook, wages, benefits, entrance requirements, and training.
CareerOneStop
A source for career exploration, training, and jobs by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Career Outlook
Career Outlook articles provide data and information on a variety of topics, including occupations and industries, pay and benefits, and more.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Provides overviews of occupations and projections for employment over the next decade, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Salary Research and Income Potential

National Compensation Survey
From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Salary.com
Contains articles and reports related to salaries across various industries. Has tools that allow you to browse and search for salaries in the US and Canada, including for executives.
Wage Estimates by State
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics

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