Electrician salary in the United States
National median pay
$63,190/year
about $30.38 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $49,430 – $83,940
National pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $42,640 | $20.50 |
| 25th | $49,430 | $23.76 |
| Median (50th) | $63,190 | $30.38 |
| 75th | $83,940 | $40.36 |
| 90th (top earners) | $108,510 | $52.17 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Pay by city
Highest median pay: Portland ($105,090). Lowest of the cities we track: Orlando ($50,820).
| Metro area | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $105,090 | $78,930 – $125,330 |
| Chicago, IL | $102,350 | $74,400 – $118,660 |
| Seattle, WA | $101,780 | $75,610 – $125,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,830 | $70,090 – $130,260 |
| San Jose, CA | $91,030 | $63,420 – $128,530 |
| Detroit, MI | $81,990 | $60,250 – $94,340 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $81,890 | $59,320 – $104,890 |
| Boston, MA | $79,910 | $58,300 – $102,160 |
| New York, NY | $79,020 | $61,990 – $126,030 |
| St. Louis, MO | $77,170 | $54,350 – $98,690 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,160 | $60,110 – $101,760 |
| Washington, DC | $75,930 | $59,080 – $103,270 |
| Sacramento, CA | $74,830 | $52,720 – $98,130 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,590 | $57,900 – $104,230 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $73,810 | $58,830 – $101,930 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $70,890 | $48,390 – $97,170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $69,340 | $56,980 – $99,050 |
| Baltimore, MD | $65,590 | $56,080 – $91,930 |
| Nashville, TN | $63,340 | $52,200 – $78,940 |
| Denver, CO | $63,150 | $48,920 – $79,620 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $61,210 | $48,900 – $77,060 |
| Austin, TX | $60,390 | $47,780 – $73,310 |
| Houston, TX | $59,180 | $47,240 – $73,710 |
| Charlotte, NC | $59,080 | $48,880 – $64,380 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,010 | $47,530 – $71,390 |
| Atlanta, GA | $58,650 | $46,820 – $78,910 |
| Miami, FL | $58,630 | $49,060 – $63,220 |
| Tampa, FL | $57,450 | $48,310 – $61,810 |
| San Antonio, TX | $57,010 | $45,300 – $65,750 |
| Orlando, FL | $50,820 | $47,310 – $59,860 |
Pay depends a lot on location, so compare an on-site job with its local figures. For fully remote jobs, national pay is usually the fairest comparison.
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Is your offer fair?
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- Below market under $49,430 ($23.76/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $49,430 to $83,940 ($23.76 to $40.36/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $83,940 ($40.36/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.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025. Occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.