How Much Does an Electrician Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$63,190
Electricians in the U.S. earn a median of $63,190 a year, or $30.38 an hour. Half of electricians earn more than $63,190 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $108,510.
Pay percentiles for electricians
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.50 | $42,640 |
| 25th | $23.76 | $49,430 |
| 50th (median) | $30.38 | $63,190 |
| 75th | $40.36 | $83,940 |
| 90th | $52.17 | $108,510 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Electricians (SOC 47-2111). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for electricians
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $101,310 | $48.71 | +60% |
| Illinois | $99,560 | $47.87 | +58% |
| Hawaii | $96,460 | $46.38 | +53% |
| Washington | $95,220 | $45.78 | +51% |
| Alaska | $89,440 | $43.00 | +42% |
| Massachusetts | $79,420 | $38.18 | +26% |
| District of Columbia | $78,970 | $37.97 | +25% |
| New York | $78,750 | $37.86 | +25% |
| Minnesota | $78,160 | $37.58 | +24% |
| Connecticut | $77,540 | $37.28 | +23% |
| United States | $63,190 | $30.38 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many electricians are there?
BLS counts about 757,220 electricians employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Texas (76,770), California (73,310) and Florida (49,700).
The mean (average) annual wage is $71,490, higher than the median of $63,190.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $5,266
- Biweekly
- $2,430
- Weekly
- $1,215
- Daily (8 hours)
- $243
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do electricians make an hour?
The median hourly wage for electricians is $30.38. The middle 50% earn between $23.76 and $40.36 an hour.
Which state pays electricians the most?
Oregon has the highest median wage for electricians at $101,310, +60% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for electricians?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of electricians earn less than $42,640 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.