Electrician salary in Atlanta, GA
Median pay, Atlanta metro
$58,650/year
about $28.20 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $46,820 – $78,910
Half of electricians in the Atlanta metro area earn more than $58,650 a year and half earn less. That's 7% lower than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #26 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $37,380 | $17.97 |
| 25th | $46,820 | $22.51 |
| Median (50th) | $58,650 | $28.20 |
| 75th | $78,910 | $37.94 |
| 90th (top earners) | $84,000 | $40.38 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a electrician job in the Atlanta metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $46,820 ($22.51/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $46,820 to $78,910 ($22.51 to $37.94/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $78,910 ($37.94/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Pay usually rises with license level (apprentice, journeyman, master). Make sure the offer matches yours.
- Union and non-union roles can pay differently, especially once benefits and pensions are counted.
- Ask whether travel time, tools and overtime are paid.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Atlanta metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.