Electrician salary in Seattle, WA
Median pay, Seattle metro
$101,780/year
about $48.93 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $75,610 – $125,950
Half of electricians in the Seattle metro area earn more than $101,780 a year and half earn less. That's 61% higher than the national median of $63,190, and ranks #3 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $55,690 | $26.77 |
| 25th | $75,610 | $36.35 |
| Median (50th) | $101,780 | $48.93 |
| 75th | $125,950 | $60.55 |
| 90th (top earners) | $151,290 | $72.74 |
*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 Seattle metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $75,610 ($36.35/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $75,610 to $125,950 ($36.35 to $60.55/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $125,950 ($60.55/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, Seattle metro. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.