Electrician Salary
Average pay, percentile breakdowns, and city-by-city comparison for Electricians in the United States.
Median Salary
$61,590
Mean Salary
$65,280
Employment
726,200
Category
Construction and Extraction
Salary Percentiles for Electricians
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly | Hourly (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th (Entry) | $37,460 | $3,122 | $18 |
| 25th | $46,690 | $3,891 | $22 |
| 50th (Median) | $61,590 | $5,133 | $30 |
| 75th | $81,260 | $6,772 | $39 |
| 90th (Senior) | $104,520 | $8,710 | $50 |
Electrician Salary by City
| City | Adjusted Median | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $70,829 | +15% |
| San Francisco, CA | $75,140 | +22% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $68,981 | +12% |
| Chicago, IL | $64,054 | +4% |
| Houston, TX | $60,358 | -2% |
| Austin, TX | $64,670 | +5% |
| Seattle, WA | $72,676 | +18% |
| Boston, MA | $70,213 | +14% |
| Denver, CO | $65,285 | +6% |
| Washington, DC | $71,444 | +16% |
| Miami, FL | $62,822 | +2% |
| Atlanta, GA | $63,438 | +3% |
| Dallas, TX | $62,206 | +1% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,670 | +5% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $60,974 | -1% |
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About Electrician Salaries in 2025
The median annual salary for Electricians in the United States is $61,590, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means half of all Electricians earn more than this amount, and half earn less.
At the entry level (10th percentile), Electricians earn around $37,460, while the highest earners (90th percentile) make $104,520 or more. There are approximately 726,200 Electricians employed across the country in the Construction and Extraction sector.