Electrician vs Plumber Salary (2024)
Electrician earns $2,455 more than Plumber nationally. The median Electrician salary is $73,317 compared to $70,862 for Plumber, based on BLS data across 25 metro areas.
Trades
Electrician
National Median$73,317
National Mean$75,529
Salary Range$53,790 – $102,070
Total Employment301,510
Trades
Plumber
National Median$70,862
National Mean$77,227
Salary Range$52,280 – $100,110
Total Employment182,540
Salary Comparison by City
| City | Electrician | Plumber | Difference | Higher Earner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $93,750 | $71,700 | +$22,050 | Electrician |
| Seattle, WA | $101,600 | $87,160 | +$14,440 | Electrician |
| Washington, DC | $75,460 | $64,030 | +$11,430 | Electrician |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,120 | $65,110 | +$11,010 | Electrician |
| San Diego, CA | $75,640 | $66,130 | +$9,510 | Electrician |
| San Jose, CA | $95,020 | $90,220 | +$4,800 | Electrician |
| Portland, OR | $102,070 | $100,110 | +$1,960 | Electrician |
| Atlanta, GA | $60,400 | $58,690 | +$1,710 | Electrician |
| Tampa, FL | $53,790 | $52,280 | +$1,510 | Electrician |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,040 | $72,580 | +$1,460 | Electrician |
| Nashville, TN | $61,130 | $59,870 | +$1,260 | Electrician |
| Chicago, IL | $99,540 | $98,890 | +$650 | Electrician |
| Charlotte, NC | $55,790 | $55,550 | +$240 | Electrician |
| Miami, FL | $56,080 | $56,170 | -$90 | Plumber |
| Boston, MA | $83,450 | $83,640 | -$190 | Plumber |
| Raleigh, NC | $54,820 | $55,560 | -$740 | Plumber |
| Houston, TX | $59,180 | $60,230 | -$1,050 | Plumber |
| Detroit, MI | $80,330 | $81,480 | -$1,150 | Plumber |
| Denver, CO | $63,010 | $64,300 | -$1,290 | Plumber |
| Minneapolis, MN | $95,090 | $97,020 | -$1,930 | Plumber |
| Dallas, TX | $57,760 | $60,370 | -$2,610 | Plumber |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $63,430 | $66,090 | -$2,660 | Plumber |
| Phoenix, AZ | $59,940 | $62,680 | -$2,740 | Plumber |
| New York, NY | $76,450 | $79,420 | -$2,970 | Plumber |
| Austin, TX | $59,040 | $62,280 | -$3,240 | Plumber |
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrician earns more on average, with a national median of $73,317 compared to $70,862 for Plumber — a difference of $2,455 per year.
The largest salary gap is in San Francisco, CA, where Electrician earns $93,750 vs $71,700 for Plumber.
Electrician has approximately 301,510 positions tracked, while Plumber has 182,540 positions. Electrician has more jobs available nationally.
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Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
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Comparison based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024.