Salary Statistics
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
Electricians Salary by State
| State | Annual Median | Hourly Median |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $97,320 | $46.79 |
| Washington | $96,530 | $46.41 |
| Illinois | $96,360 | $46.33 |
| Hawaii | $83,200 | $40.00 |
| Massachusetts | $82,120 | $39.48 |
| District of Columbia | $81,950 | $39.40 |
| Alaska | $81,860 | $39.36 |
| Minnesota | $81,430 | $39.15 |
| New York | $77,460 | $37.24 |
| Connecticut | $76,790 | $36.92 |
| California | $76,540 | $36.80 |
| Wisconsin | $75,090 | $36.10 |
| Wyoming | $73,450 | $35.31 |
| New Jersey | $73,090 | $35.14 |
| Michigan | $72,680 | $34.94 |
| Missouri | $70,950 | $34.11 |
| Rhode Island | $70,160 | $33.73 |
| Montana | $68,980 | $33.16 |
| Maine | $67,820 | $32.61 |
| North Dakota | $65,820 | $31.65 |
| Maryland | $65,650 | $31.56 |
| Indiana | $65,480 | $31.48 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,400 | $31.44 |
| Nevada | $64,950 | $31.22 |
| West Virginia | $63,850 | $30.70 |
| Ohio | $63,560 | $30.56 |
| Delaware | $62,970 | $30.28 |
| Iowa | $62,880 | $30.23 |
| Colorado | $62,090 | $29.85 |
| New Hampshire | $61,990 | $29.80 |
| Kansas | $61,830 | $29.73 |
| Virginia | $61,610 | $29.62 |
| Utah | $61,430 | $29.53 |
| Idaho | $60,670 | $29.17 |
| Oklahoma | $60,050 | $28.87 |
| Nebraska | $60,020 | $28.86 |
| Vermont | $59,670 | $28.69 |
| Louisiana | $59,590 | $28.65 |
| Kentucky | $59,490 | $28.60 |
| Arizona | $59,480 | $28.60 |
| Tennessee | $59,190 | $28.46 |
| Georgia | $58,860 | $28.30 |
| South Dakota | $58,550 | $28.15 |
| South Carolina | $58,260 | $28.01 |
| Mississippi | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Texas | $56,920 | $27.36 |
| New Mexico | $56,890 | $27.35 |
| North Carolina | $54,070 | $26.00 |
| Florida | $53,100 | $25.53 |
| Alabama | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| Arkansas | $49,420 | $23.76 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Based on the median annual salary of approximately $67,201, electricians earn around $1,292 per week on average, assuming full-time employment.
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