Electrician Salary by State
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 47-2111 Electricians
Electricians earned a median $63,190 a year ($30.38 an hour) in May 2025 (SOC 47-2111 Electricians).
The middle half earned between $49,430 and $83,940.
All electricians, wage-and-salary workers in every industry; it mixes apprentices, journeymen and masters, union and merit shop.
Self-employed electricians are not counted.
Annual figures are BLS hourly wages × 2,080 hours. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only, so it leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
How pay spreads across Electricians
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 | $20.50 |
| 25th | $49,430 | $23.76 |
| 50th (median) | $63,190 | $30.38 |
| 75th | $83,940 | $40.36 |
| 90th | $108,510 | $52.17 |
| Mean (average) | $71,490 | $34.37 |
SOC 47-2111 Electricians: 757,220 wage-and-salary jobs, BLS OEWS May 2025.
Pay by employer setting
| Employer setting (BLS) | Median annual |
|---|---|
| Government | $79,820 |
| Manufacturing | $74,550 |
| Electrical contractors | $61,570 |
| Employment services (staffing) | $57,760 |
Median wage for SOC 47-2111 Electricians by industry, BLS OEWS May 2025.
Electrician Salary by State
Median annual wage for SOC 47-2111 Electricians in each state, BLS OEWS May 2025, alphabetical. "vs. U.S." compares the state median with the national median of $63,190; it is not adjusted for living costs.
| State | Median | Hourly | 10th–90th | Jobs | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $55,690 | $26.78 | $37,640–$78,230 | 10,900 | −12% |
| Alaska | $89,440 | $43.00 | $58,420–$123,200 | 1,870 | +42% |
| Arizona | $61,060 | $29.36 | $45,540–$89,600 | 21,140 | −3% |
| Arkansas | $49,070 | $23.59 | $34,910–$74,460 | 7,500 | −22% |
| California | $76,160 | $36.62 | $46,800–$140,340 | 73,310 | +21% |
| Colorado | $62,230 | $29.92 | $45,520–$94,160 | 17,010 | −2% |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | $37.28 | $47,680–$104,280 | 7,710 | +23% |
| Delaware | $63,700 | $30.63 | $38,280–$105,340 | 2,260 | +1% |
| District of Columbia | $78,970 | $37.97 | $51,950–$125,790 | 2,440 | +25% |
| Florida | $57,250 | $27.52 | $38,190–$77,180 | 49,700 | −9% |
| Georgia | $58,320 | $28.04 | $37,180–$84,000 | 21,650 | −8% |
| Hawaii | $96,460 | $46.38 | $45,730–$124,590 | 3,070 | +53% |
| Idaho | $63,000 | $30.29 | $38,830–$95,470 | 5,690 | −0% |
| Illinois | $99,560 | $47.87 | $49,240–$123,660 | 23,120 | +58% |
| Indiana | $68,490 | $32.93 | $43,190–$99,310 | 19,020 | +8% |
| Iowa | $60,860 | $29.26 | $39,770–$89,480 | 10,310 | −4% |
| Kansas | $65,860 | $31.66 | $42,660–$96,830 | 6,350 | +4% |
| Kentucky | $59,720 | $28.71 | $37,110–$85,260 | 11,030 | −5% |
| Louisiana | $61,540 | $29.59 | $38,750–$81,810 | 10,550 | −3% |
| Maine | $75,380 | $36.24 | $54,180–$115,720 | 3,780 | +19% |
| Maryland | $73,490 | $35.33 | $46,450–$118,370 | 13,690 | +16% |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | $38.18 | $46,990–$128,210 | 17,810 | +26% |
| Michigan | $76,270 | $36.67 | $42,980–$103,120 | 23,530 | +21% |
| Minnesota | $78,160 | $37.58 | $47,480–$118,820 | 14,350 | +24% |
| Mississippi | $60,860 | $29.26 | $38,200–$76,540 | 6,610 | −4% |
| Missouri | $65,410 | $31.45 | $43,860–$104,060 | 12,780 | +4% |
| Montana | $76,760 | $36.90 | $49,130–$89,510 | 2,750 | +21% |
| Nebraska | $60,820 | $29.24 | $40,400–$94,040 | 6,440 | −4% |
| Nevada | $73,570 | $35.37 | $46,110–$121,200 | 8,350 | +16% |
| New Hampshire | $62,840 | $30.21 | $43,190–$91,850 | 3,330 | −1% |
| New Jersey | $77,250 | $37.14 | $48,570–$130,860 | 13,520 | +22% |
| New Mexico | $58,390 | $28.07 | $36,650–$86,830 | 5,020 | −8% |
| New York | $78,750 | $37.86 | $45,740–$131,640 | 40,130 | +25% |
| North Carolina | $56,800 | $27.31 | $40,130–$75,060 | 21,640 | −10% |
| North Dakota | $65,710 | $31.59 | $46,440–$101,020 | 3,570 | +4% |
| Ohio | $64,700 | $31.11 | $40,750–$99,280 | 28,950 | +2% |
| Oklahoma | $61,010 | $29.33 | $37,900–$92,740 | 8,500 | −3% |
| Oregon | $101,310 | $48.71 | $59,550–$131,530 | 10,590 | +60% |
| Pennsylvania | $67,600 | $32.50 | $45,600–$122,620 | 22,730 | +7% |
| Rhode Island | $74,090 | $35.62 | $42,990–$102,840 | 2,420 | +17% |
| South Carolina | $58,740 | $28.24 | $44,330–$77,800 | 8,010 | −7% |
| South Dakota | $61,390 | $29.51 | $44,320–$80,060 | 2,980 | −3% |
| Tennessee | $61,090 | $29.37 | $39,600–$92,160 | 17,070 | −3% |
| Texas | $58,570 | $28.16 | $37,920–$80,300 | 76,770 | −7% |
| Utah | $62,000 | $29.81 | $39,940–$89,110 | 11,450 | −2% |
| Vermont | $63,430 | $30.49 | $47,470–$132,080 | 1,270 | +0% |
| Virginia | $62,900 | $30.24 | $40,780–$105,720 | 23,630 | −0% |
| Washington | $95,220 | $45.78 | $52,170–$133,950 | 19,380 | +51% |
| West Virginia | $64,810 | $31.16 | $43,620–$95,140 | 4,290 | +3% |
| Wisconsin | $76,540 | $36.80 | $44,830–$101,770 | 14,310 | +21% |
| Wyoming | $76,120 | $36.59 | $48,240–$104,000 | 2,960 | +20% |
Job outlook
BLS projects electrician employment to grow 9% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3% average for all occupations, with about 72,700 openings a year, many from replacing workers who change occupations or retire.
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2025–35 (Occupational Outlook Handbook), SOC 47-2111 Electricians.
Pay by electrical role
BLS publishes wages by occupation, not job title.
Only a few electrical titles are a BLS occupation of their own; most sit inside a broader occupation or borrow a related one, and a few have no BLS figure at all.
Compare figures with the same basis only.
| Role | Median shown | What the number is |
|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $63,190 | BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Journeyman Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Master Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Apprentice Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Residential Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Commercial Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Industrial Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Electrical Foreman | $79,920 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-1011) |
| Electrical Project Manager | $114,990 | Related occupation (proxy) (SOC 11-9021) |
| Electrical Estimator | $78,740 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 13-1051) |
| Maintenance Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Service Electrician | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Electrician Helper | $42,670 | BLS occupation (SOC 47-3013) |
| Inside Wireman | $63,190 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-2111) |
| Electrical Superintendent | $114,990 | Related occupation (proxy) (SOC 11-9021) |
| Controls Technician | $74,090 | Related occupation (proxy) (SOC 49-2094) |
| Instrumentation Technician | $78,190 | Related occupation (proxy) (SOC 17-3023) |
| Solar Installer | $53,140 | BLS occupation (SOC 47-2231) |
| Electrical Inspector | $74,690 | Broader BLS occupation (SOC 47-4011) |
Electrician salary questions
01How much do electricians make a year?
The median annual wage for electricians (SOC 47-2111) was $63,190 in May 2025 (BLS OEWS). Half earned more and half earned less. The 10th percentile was $42,640 and the 90th percentile $108,510.
02How much do electricians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for electricians was $30.38 in May 2025. BLS converts between hourly and annual figures at 2,080 hours a year, so this is the same median per hour, before overtime, per diem or bonuses.
03Which state pays electricians the most?
Oregon had the highest median in May 2025 at $101,310. Arkansas had the lowest at $49,070. These are not adjusted for living costs; the state table above lists every state BLS published.
04What is the average electrician salary?
The mean (average) annual wage for electricians was $71,490 in May 2025, against a $63,190 median. The median is the better guide to a typical salary, because a smaller number of high earners pull the average up.
05Which employers pay electricians the most?
Of the industries BLS lists for this occupation, government had the highest median in May 2025 at $79,820, and employment services (staffing) the lowest of those listed at $57,760.
06Does this include union scale?
OEWS reports one wage series for the whole occupation, union and non-union together. A union local's own wage sheet sets its members' rates; this page does not quote one.