The average salary for a electrician in the United States is $67,810, but the range typically falls between $48,100 and $80,260. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.6, with a range between $23.13 and $38.59.
There are approximately 712,580 people employed as a electrician in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of electricians.The state with the best pay for a electrician is Illinois, with an average annual salary of $88,040, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $49,800.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,470 | $18.49 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,100 | $23.13 |
| Median | $61,590 | $29.61 |
| 75th Percentile | $80,260 | $38.59 |
| 90th Percentile | $104,180 | $50.09 |
The salary of a electrician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a electrician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for electricians are Illinois, Hawaii, Oregon, Alaska, Washington while the worst states are Arkansas, Idaho, Florida, North Carolina, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,310 | $54,490 | $74,920 |
| Alaska | $48,770 | $82,160 | $117,640 |
| Arizona | $39,050 | $59,420 | $78,210 |
| Arkansas | $32,500 | $49,800 | $66,080 |
| California | $46,580 | $84,330 | $133,340 |
| Colorado | $39,170 | $62,760 | $84,760 |
| Connecticut | $40,520 | $69,010 | $94,500 |
| Delaware | $37,450 | $64,340 | $100,470 |
| District of Columbia | $49,670 | $88,860 | $120,270 |
| Florida | $37,490 | $52,380 | $64,660 |
| Georgia | $36,920 | $57,930 | $80,020 |
| Hawaii | $44,100 | $88,280 | $118,560 |
| Idaho | $37,860 | $55,240 | $77,800 |
| Illinois | $48,170 | $88,040 | $116,330 |
| Indiana | $39,520 | $68,450 | $93,660 |
| Iowa | $38,870 | $63,810 | $84,900 |
| Kansas | $37,270 | $62,080 | $88,920 |
| Kentucky | $35,680 | $58,610 | $80,520 |
| Louisiana | $36,140 | $57,990 | $76,960 |
| Maine | $47,390 | $64,920 | $80,010 |
| Maryland | $39,520 | $69,100 | $107,610 |
| Massachusetts | $47,790 | $81,840 | $125,040 |
| Michigan | $38,160 | $65,870 | $94,240 |
| Minnesota | $46,950 | $78,790 | $109,470 |
| Mississippi | $36,550 | $56,980 | $73,490 |
| Missouri | $37,580 | $67,850 | $98,030 |
| Montana | $45,730 | $64,940 | $88,680 |
| Nebraska | $38,250 | $59,890 | $87,360 |
| Nevada | $42,760 | $68,650 | $112,920 |
| New Hampshire | $35,350 | $60,780 | $84,300 |
| New Jersey | $42,910 | $78,530 | $127,540 |
| New Mexico | $37,090 | $58,880 | $82,020 |
| New York | $43,990 | $83,550 | $130,720 |
| North Carolina | $38,310 | $53,610 | $66,400 |
| North Dakota | $43,190 | $72,850 | $100,750 |
| Ohio | $37,430 | $64,360 | $91,730 |
| Oklahoma | $36,120 | $59,750 | $82,830 |
| Oregon | $48,930 | $85,330 | $111,830 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,690 | $73,100 | $111,830 |
| Rhode Island | $44,130 | $68,840 | $100,640 |
| South Carolina | $37,050 | $55,360 | $74,520 |
| South Dakota | $39,140 | $56,790 | $75,400 |
| Tennessee | $36,770 | $57,710 | $80,400 |
| Texas | $36,830 | $56,350 | $76,170 |
| Utah | $37,260 | $59,760 | $79,390 |
| Vermont | $37,760 | $56,190 | $75,600 |
| Virginia | $38,060 | $64,730 | $105,160 |
| Washington | $48,940 | $88,620 | $131,600 |
| West Virginia | $36,490 | $65,690 | $88,140 |
| Wisconsin | $44,570 | $72,080 | $97,920 |
| Wyoming | $40,510 | $68,000 | $100,950 |
Even between cities, the salary of a electrician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for electricians is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $102,590.The city with the lowest average salary for electricians is Brownsville-Harlingen area, TX with an average salary of $44,470.
Areas with highest average salaries for electricians
Areas with lowest average salaries for electricians
The number of electricians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of electricians has increased by 56,070. On average, the number of electricians has been increasing by 2.1% each year. The salary of electricians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of electricians has increased by $6,260. On average, the salary of electricians has been increasing by 2.5% each year.
Electricians are part of the construction and extraction occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for electricians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all construction and extraction occupations jobs here.
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