Salary Statistic

How Much Do Electricians Make?

Average salary data for electricians across 51 U.S. states, sourced from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics.

Avg. Median Annual Salary

$67,201

Avg. Median Hourly Rate

$32.31/hr

Highest Paying State

Oregon

$97,320/yr

Electricians Salary by State

State	Annual Median	Annual Mean	25th–75th Percentile	Hourly Median	Hourly Mean
Oregon	$97,320	$91,950	$70,680 – $116,140	$46.79	$44.21
Washington	$96,530	$93,840	$69,520 – $115,970	$46.41	$45.12
Illinois	$96,360	$89,190	$67,690 – $108,230	$46.33	$42.88
Hawaii	$83,200	$86,690	$59,940 – $115,930	$40.00	$41.68
Massachusetts	$82,120	$82,140	$58,970 – $100,420	$39.48	$39.49
District of Columbia	$81,950	$90,800	$68,840 – $119,800	$39.40	$43.66
Alaska	$81,860	$83,520	$61,110 – $98,740	$39.36	$40.15
Minnesota	$81,430	$83,030	$60,860 – $102,820	$39.15	$39.92
New York	$77,460	$83,350	$60,310 – $103,390	$37.24	$40.07
Connecticut	$76,790	$74,170	$61,770 – $89,740	$36.92	$35.66
California	$76,540	$85,780	$59,420 – $103,720	$36.80	$41.24
Wisconsin	$75,090	$72,760	$56,340 – $91,030	$36.10	$34.98
Wyoming	$73,450	$72,260	$56,980 – $82,670	$35.31	$34.74
New Jersey	$73,090	$80,090	$58,410 – $109,760	$35.14	$38.51
Michigan	$72,680	$71,060	$48,890 – $86,750	$34.94	$34.17
Missouri	$70,950	$71,230	$48,740 – $91,690	$34.11	$34.24
Rhode Island	$70,160	$70,760	$47,530 – $88,630	$33.73	$34.02
Montana	$68,980	$68,080	$54,980 – $78,540	$33.16	$32.73
Maine	$67,820	$71,460	$62,200 – $77,480	$32.61	$34.36
North Dakota	$65,820	$70,330	$52,640 – $81,860	$31.65	$33.81
Maryland	$65,650	$72,390	$50,550 – $91,340	$31.56	$34.80
Indiana	$65,480	$67,890	$49,330 – $82,900	$31.48	$32.64
Pennsylvania	$65,400	$73,510	$51,910 – $87,670	$31.44	$35.34
Nevada	$64,950	$72,120	$47,840 – $91,930	$31.22	$34.67
West Virginia	$63,850	$65,890	$48,160 – $82,440	$30.70	$31.68
Ohio	$63,560	$65,970	$48,380 – $79,890	$30.56	$31.71
Delaware	$62,970	$67,900	$49,650 – $78,340	$30.28	$32.64
Iowa	$62,880	$63,910	$48,010 – $80,200	$30.23	$30.72
Colorado	$62,090	$64,620	$48,350 – $77,440	$29.85	$31.07
New Hampshire	$61,990	$63,440	$48,120 – $76,370	$29.80	$30.50
Kansas	$61,830	$65,470	$48,600 – $79,830	$29.73	$31.48
Virginia	$61,610	$66,630	$48,890 – $76,550	$29.62	$32.03
Utah	$61,430	$63,010	$47,720 – $78,000	$29.53	$30.30
Idaho	$60,670	$62,180	$46,820 – $77,420	$29.17	$29.89
Oklahoma	$60,050	$62,850	$47,640 – $75,200	$28.87	$30.21
Nebraska	$60,020	$61,890	$47,640 – $76,590	$28.86	$29.76
Vermont	$59,670	$61,220	$50,480 – $71,640	$28.69	$29.43
Louisiana	$59,590	$59,530	$48,280 – $66,350	$28.65	$28.62
Kentucky	$59,490	$60,660	$47,030 – $76,770	$28.60	$29.17
Arizona	$59,480	$61,520	$48,510 – $73,060	$28.60	$29.58
Tennessee	$59,190	$59,530	$47,220 – $68,240	$28.46	$28.62
Georgia	$58,860	$61,590	$46,900 – $76,310	$28.30	$29.61
South Dakota	$58,550	$57,660	$46,890 – $64,630	$28.15	$27.72
South Carolina	$58,260	$58,420	$47,200 – $65,010	$28.01	$28.09
Mississippi	$57,300	$54,810	$45,160 – $60,870	$27.55	$26.35
Texas	$56,920	$57,250	$46,010 – $65,110	$27.36	$27.52
New Mexico	$56,890	$59,420	$45,050 – $73,470	$27.35	$28.57
North Carolina	$54,070	$55,370	$47,000 – $61,380	$26.00	$26.62
Florida	$53,100	$55,490	$46,880 – $61,040	$25.53	$26.68
Alabama	$52,420	$56,340	$44,670 – $63,730	$25.20	$27.09
Arkansas	$49,420	$52,860	$38,470 – $62,030	$23.76	$25.41

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Only states with available median salary data are shown.

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How much do electricians make per year?

The median annual salary for electricians varies by state, with an average of $67,201 across states that report data. Individual earnings depend on experience, location, and employer.

How much do electricians make per hour?

The median hourly wage for electricians averages around $32.31 per hour based on available state data. Hourly rates can vary widely depending on union membership, region, and specialization.

What state pays electricians the most?

Oregon is among the highest-paying states for electricians, with a median annual salary of $97,320. Higher wages in certain states often reflect a higher cost of living or strong local demand.

What state pays electricians the least?

Arkansas reports one of the lower median salaries for electricians at $49,420 per year. Lower wages may reflect reduced cost of living or lower regional demand.

What factors affect how much electricians earn?

Several factors influence electricians salaries: geographic location (state and city), years of experience, union membership, type of employer (residential vs. commercial vs. industrial), and certifications or specializations. Metropolitan areas typically offer higher wages than rural regions.

How much do electricians make per week?

Based on the median annual salary of approximately $67,201, electricians earn around $1,292 per week on average, assuming full-time employment.