SOC 472111

Electricians

Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems. Excludes "Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers" (49-2098).

National Median

$62,350

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$62,350

Entry Level (10th pct)

$39,430

Experienced (90th pct)

$106,030

Total Employed

742,580

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$39,430 - $48,820
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$48,820 - $81,730
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$81,730 - $106,030

Highest Paying Locations for Electricians

Kennewick-Richland, WA

$108,740

+74.4% vs national

Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

$103,270

+65.6% vs national

Decatur, IL

$102,960

+65.1% vs national

Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA

$102,160

+63.8% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$102,070

+63.7% vs national

Electricians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$108,740	970
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$103,270	520
Decatur, IL	$102,960	440
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$102,160	450
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$102,070	7,290
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$101,600	9,160
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$99,540	16,690
Corvallis, OR	$97,320	70
Oregon	$97,320	9,830
Washington	$96,530	18,380
Illinois	$96,360	22,880
Albany, OR	$95,710	340
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$95,090	8,110
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$95,020	5,540
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$94,110	550
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$93,750	9,520
Fairbanks-College, AK	$93,710	270
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$91,390	450
Kokomo, IN	$89,000	630
Peoria, IL	$87,730	820
St. Cloud, MN	$87,200	680
Bloomington, IL	$86,650	300
Bellingham, WA	$86,170	540
Urban Honolulu, HI	$85,660	2,360
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$85,620	490
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$84,440	700
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$84,400	650
Duluth, MN-WI	$83,970	680
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$83,940	600
Longview-Kelso, WA	$83,870	270
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$83,450	12,540
Hawaii	$83,200	3,020
Salem, OR	$82,740	750
Springfield, IL	$82,510	350
Kankakee, IL	$82,490	120
Mankato, MN	$82,200	270
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$82,170	510
Massachusetts	$82,120	16,570
Ann Arbor, MI	$82,020	650
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$81,990	640
District of Columbia	$81,950	2,130
Alaska	$81,860	1,820
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$81,720	550
Janesville-Beloit, WI	$81,640	400
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI	$81,600	250
Rochester, MN	$81,590	490
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$81,530	410
Minnesota	$81,430	12,970
Canton-Massillon, OH	$81,120	1,180
Napa, CA	$80,910	240

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Electricians?

The national median annual salary for Electricians is $62,350, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Electricianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Electricianss is Kennewick-Richland, WA, with a median salary of $108,740.

How much can an experienced Electricians make?

Top-earning Electricianss (90th percentile) make $106,030 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.