Electrician Salary
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, ensuring safe and code-compliant wiring and power distribution.
Electrician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level electricians earn around $35,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $62,000. Senior-level electricians can earn $95,000 or more.
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The salary range for electricians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $37,400, while the top 10% earn $100,200.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,400 |
| 25th Percentile | $46,600 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $60,240 |
| 75th Percentile | $79,400 |
| 90th Percentile | $100,200 |
Electrician Salary by State
Electrician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $107,227, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $49,999.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $107,227 | Details → |
| #2 California | $86,143 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $81,324 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $80,722 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $73,493 | Details → |
| #6 Washington | $71,686 | Details → |
| #7 New Jersey | $69,276 | Details → |
| #8 Oregon | $68,071 | Details → |
| #9 Connecticut | $67,469 | Details → |
| #10 Maryland | $66,264 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $64,457 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $63,252 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $63,252 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $62,650 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $60,842 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $60,842 | Details → |
| #17 Nevada | $60,240 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $59,035 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $59,035 | Details → |
| #20 Arizona | $58,433 | Details → |
| #21 Minnesota | $58,433 | Details → |
| #22 Montana | $58,433 | Details → |
| #23 Utah | $58,433 | Details → |
| #24 Louisiana | $57,830 | Details → |
| #25 Pennsylvania | $57,830 | Details → |
| #26 Texas | $57,830 | Details → |
| #27 Wyoming | $57,830 | Details → |
| #28 Illinois | $57,228 | Details → |
| #29 North Dakota | $57,228 | Details → |
| #30 Idaho | $56,626 | Details → |
| #31 Georgia | $56,023 | Details → |
| #32 New Mexico | $56,023 | Details → |
| #33 Indiana | $55,421 | Details → |
| #34 North Carolina | $55,421 | Details → |
| #35 Wisconsin | $55,421 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $54,216 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $54,216 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $54,216 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $53,614 | Details → |
| #40 Oklahoma | $53,614 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $53,614 | Details → |
| #42 Tennessee | $53,614 | Details → |
| #43 Missouri | $53,011 | Details → |
| #44 South Dakota | $53,011 | Details → |
| #45 Alabama | $52,409 | Details → |
| #46 Kansas | $52,409 | Details → |
| #47 Kentucky | $52,409 | Details → |
| #48 West Virginia | $51,806 | Details → |
| #49 Arkansas | $50,602 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $49,999 | Details → |
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- ● Install and maintain electrical wiring and systems
- ● Read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams
- ● Inspect electrical components for safety and code compliance
- ● Troubleshoot and repair electrical malfunctions
- ● Install circuit breakers, transformers, and other equipment
Top Skills
Education Required
High school diploma + apprenticeship
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 6% growth over the next decade
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