Electrician salary in Baltimore, MD
Median pay, Baltimore metro
$65,590/year
about $31.53 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $56,080 – $91,930
Half of electricians in the Baltimore metro area earn more than $65,590 a year and half earn less. That's 4% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #18 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $45,390 | $21.82 |
| 25th | $56,080 | $26.96 |
| Median (50th) | $65,590 | $31.53 |
| 75th | $91,930 | $44.20 |
| 90th (top earners) | $113,090 | $54.37 |
*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 Baltimore metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $56,080 ($26.96/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $56,080 to $91,930 ($26.96 to $44.20/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $91,930 ($44.20/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, Baltimore metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.