Electrician salary in Boston, MA
Median pay, Boston metro
$79,910/year
about $38.42 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $58,300 – $102,160
Half of electricians in the Boston metro area earn more than $79,910 a year and half earn less. That's 26% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #8 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $47,240 | $22.71 |
| 25th | $58,300 | $28.03 |
| Median (50th) | $79,910 | $38.42 |
| 75th | $102,160 | $49.12 |
| 90th (top earners) | $129,320 | $62.17 |
*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 Boston metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $58,300 ($28.03/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $58,300 to $102,160 ($28.03 to $49.12/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $102,160 ($49.12/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, Boston metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.