Electricians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for electricians in the U.S. is $63,190 ($30.38 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $63,190
- Mean annual wage
- $71,490
- Median hourly wage
- $30.38
- Employment
- 757,220
757,220 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,640 | $20.50 |
| 25th percentile | $49,430 | $23.76 |
| Median (50th) | $63,190 | $30.38 |
| 75th percentile | $83,940 | $40.36 |
| 90th percentile | $108,510 | $52.17 |
Highest-paying states for electricians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $101,310 | 10,590 |
| Illinois | $99,560 | 23,120 |
| Hawaii | $96,460 | 3,070 |
| Washington | $95,220 | 19,380 |
| Alaska | $89,440 | 1,870 |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | 17,810 |
| District of Columbia | $78,970 | 2,440 |
| New York | $78,750 | 40,130 |
| Minnesota | $78,160 | 14,350 |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | 7,710 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $49,070 median annual wage
- Alabama: $55,690 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $56,800 median annual wage
- Florida: $57,250 median annual wage
- Georgia: $58,320 median annual wage
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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