Median Salary
$63,190
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$30.38
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$108,510
entry level starts ~$42,640
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 757,000 employed
How much does an Electrician make?
The median pay for an Electrician in the United States is $63,190 per year — about $30.38 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $42,640, while the most experienced Electricians in the top 10% earn $108,510.
That is $1,800 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Electrician salary range by percentile
Half of all Electricians earn between $49,430 and $83,940 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,640 | $20.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,430 | $23.76 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,190 | $30.38 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $83,940 | $40.36 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $108,510 | $52.17 |
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Highest-paying states for Electrician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Oregon leads the country for Electrician pay at $101,310 a year, followed by Illinois ($99,560) and Hawaii ($96,460). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $49,070 — a gap of $52,240 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Electrician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Oregon $101,310Illinois $99,560Hawaii $96,460Washington $95,220Alaska $89,440Massachusetts $79,420District of Columbia $78,970New York $78,750Minnesota $78,160Connecticut $77,540New Jersey $77,250Montana $76,760Wisconsin $76,540Michigan $76,270California $76,160Wyoming $76,120Maine $75,380Rhode Island $74,090Nevada $73,570Maryland $73,490Indiana $68,490Pennsylvania $67,600Kansas $65,860North Dakota $65,710Missouri $65,410West Virginia $64,810Ohio $64,700Delaware $63,700Vermont $63,430Idaho $63,000Virginia $62,900New Hampshire $62,840Colorado $62,230Utah $62,000Louisiana $61,540South Dakota $61,390Tennessee $61,090Arizona $61,060Oklahoma $61,010Iowa $60,860Mississippi $60,860Nebraska $60,820Kentucky $59,720South Carolina $58,740Texas $58,570New Mexico $58,390Georgia $58,320Florida $57,250North Carolina $56,800Alabama $55,690Arkansas $49,070
Workforce and education
About 757,000 people work as Electricians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $71,490 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Electrician make in the United States?
The median Electrician salary in the United States is $63,190 per year, or about $30.38 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $42,640, while the top 10% of earners make $108,510 or more.
How does Electrician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Electrician median of $63,190 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Electricians the most?
Oregon is the highest-paying state for Electricians, with a median salary of $101,310 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Electrician?
Becoming an Electrician typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Electricians work in the United States?
About 757,000 people were employed as Electricians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.