Electricians Salary 2025: $69,189 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
$69,189 per year is the national median annual wage for electricians (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $33/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $60,360 to $134,380. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 47-2111.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $69,189
- Median hourly wage
- $33/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $74,269
- Total US employment
- 459,620
- Top-paying metro
- Portland, OR, OR ($105,090)
- BLS SOC code
- 47-2111
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
Electrician (SOC 47-2111) is a mid-paying occupation, with a national median wage of $69,189. BLS OEWS reports 459,620 workers in this role nationally.
Geographic wage spread is wide: across the 70 cities reporting data, median Electrician wages range from $48,200 to $105,090 — roughly 118% above the floor. The spread reflects cost-of-living, regional supply-and-demand, and industry-mix differences. Electrician is in the {{category}} category. BLS OEWS captures base wage but not bonuses, equity compensation, or commissions; total compensation for many roles runs meaningfully above the reported wage.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Electricians salaries range from $48,200 to $105,090 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Electricians Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $60,360 | $78,252 | $105,090 | $119,735 | $134,380 | $80,776 | 7,340 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,890 | $70,874 | $102,350 | $113,210 | $124,070 | $95,387 | 17,720 |
| Seattle, WA | $55,690 | $74,126 | $101,780 | $126,535 | $151,290 | $68,126 | 9,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $55,360 | $70,348 | $92,830 | $137,585 | $182,340 | $51,687 | 9,060 |
| San Jose, CA | $54,290 | $68,986 | $91,030 | $132,185 | $173,340 | $46,491 | 5,480 |
| Anchorage, AK | $58,550 | $68,106 | $82,440 | $102,820 | $123,200 | $64,913 | 930 |
| Detroit, MI | $46,660 | $60,792 | $81,990 | $94,660 | $107,330 | $86,215 | 11,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,970 | $62,138 | $81,890 | $102,570 | $123,250 | $77,109 | 8,810 |
| Boston, MA | $47,240 | $60,308 | $79,910 | $104,615 | $129,320 | $52,538 | 13,410 |
| Spokane, WA | $47,310 | $60,318 | $79,830 | $101,220 | $122,610 | $81,961 | 1,290 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $50,040 | $61,848 | $79,560 | $102,035 | $124,510 | $57,862 | 1,630 |
| New York, NY | $46,170 | $59,310 | $79,020 | $105,595 | $132,170 | $42,212 | 36,550 |
| Madison, WI | $45,050 | $58,402 | $78,430 | $90,645 | $102,860 | $75,559 | 1,760 |
| Buffalo, NY | $37,820 | $53,864 | $77,930 | $91,320 | $104,710 | $84,249 | 2,340 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $45,170 | $58,222 | $77,800 | $90,825 | $103,850 | $79,877 | 4,490 |
| Hartford, CT | $46,220 | $58,804 | $77,680 | $88,645 | $99,610 | $68,988 | 2,870 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,410 | $58,170 | $77,310 | $92,610 | $107,910 | $83,219 | 2,540 |
| St. Louis, MO | $46,890 | $59,002 | $77,170 | $90,985 | $104,800 | $85,744 | 5,920 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,280 | $58,512 | $76,860 | $93,515 | $110,170 | $80,566 | 5,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $47,890 | $59,198 | $76,160 | $101,210 | $126,260 | $47,541 | 8,060 |
| Washington, DC | $44,690 | $57,186 | $75,930 | $98,750 | $121,570 | $49,692 | 16,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $46,770 | $58,406 | $75,860 | $99,900 | $123,940 | $75,408 | 1,410 |
| Albany, NY | $46,130 | $57,634 | $74,890 | $90,705 | $106,520 | $74,369 | 1,820 |
| Sacramento, CA | $46,230 | $57,670 | $74,830 | $102,425 | $130,020 | $60,008 | 6,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $46,980 | $58,024 | $74,590 | $103,600 | $132,610 | $62,998 | 10,090 |
| Providence, RI | $42,760 | $55,248 | $73,980 | $88,410 | $102,840 | $61,960 | 3,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,140 | $57,208 | $73,810 | $102,745 | $131,680 | $44,464 | 20,610 |
| Reno, NV | $47,420 | $57,572 | $72,800 | $87,525 | $102,250 | $68,357 | 1,490 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | $45,360 | $56,332 | $72,790 | $106,110 | $139,430 | $59,469 | 7,880 |
| Fresno, CA | $46,090 | $56,338 | $71,710 | $95,755 | $119,800 | $67,972 | 1,980 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $45,810 | $55,842 | $70,890 | $96,045 | $121,200 | $65,037 | 5,730 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,780 | $55,204 | $69,340 | $88,090 | $106,840 | $75,125 | 5,210 |
| Wichita, KS | $38,700 | $49,488 | $65,670 | $81,250 | $96,830 | $78,179 | 1,610 |
| Baltimore, MD | $45,390 | $53,470 | $65,590 | $89,340 | $113,090 | $57,434 | 6,930 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $41,610 | $51,018 | $65,130 | $81,910 | $98,690 | $72,286 | 5,390 |
| Columbus, OH | $46,090 | $53,534 | $64,700 | $79,555 | $94,410 | $69,495 | 7,210 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $38,530 | $48,514 | $63,490 | $80,875 | $98,260 | $69,616 | 5,640 |
| Nashville, TN | $45,900 | $52,876 | $63,340 | $78,270 | $93,200 | $63,151 | 6,220 |
| Denver, CO | $46,070 | $52,902 | $63,150 | $78,655 | $94,160 | $55,984 | 10,450 |
| Des Moines, IA | $39,740 | $48,980 | $62,840 | $77,745 | $92,650 | $67,353 | 2,870 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $43,280 | $51,016 | $62,620 | $75,630 | $88,640 | $61,755 | 5,710 |
| New Orleans, LA | $38,990 | $48,390 | $62,490 | $72,510 | $82,530 | $65,162 | 2,240 |
| Louisville, KY | $37,700 | $47,596 | $62,440 | $73,850 | $85,260 | $69,224 | 4,340 |
| Omaha, NE | $44,120 | $51,448 | $62,440 | $78,565 | $94,690 | $68,017 | 3,530 |
| Tulsa, OK | $38,820 | $48,204 | $62,280 | $78,585 | $94,890 | $71,751 | 2,750 |
| Boise, ID | $39,100 | $48,104 | $61,610 | $76,695 | $91,780 | $60,343 | 2,510 |
| Richmond, VA | $39,070 | $47,982 | $61,350 | $71,045 | $80,740 | $60,088 | 3,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,920 | $52,636 | $61,210 | $74,005 | $86,800 | $60,785 | 17,240 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,130 | $46,682 | $61,010 | $76,040 | $91,070 | $70,532 | 3,100 |
| Memphis, TN | $38,670 | $47,558 | $60,890 | $72,890 | $84,890 | $72,488 | 2,770 |
| Austin, TX | $39,260 | $47,712 | $60,390 | $69,605 | $78,820 | $58,631 | 7,340 |
| Greenville, SC | $45,910 | $51,630 | $60,210 | $69,025 | $77,840 | $66,826 | 1,670 |
| Tucson, AZ | $45,260 | $50,948 | $59,480 | $76,205 | $92,930 | $62,348 | 1,340 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $40,410 | $47,930 | $59,210 | $70,420 | $81,630 | $56,660 | 1,290 |
| Houston, TX | $38,800 | $46,952 | $59,180 | $71,825 | $84,470 | $61,326 | 19,730 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,650 | $45,638 | $59,120 | $70,215 | $81,310 | $62,894 | 2,440 |
| Charlotte, NC | $43,770 | $49,894 | $59,080 | $67,695 | $76,310 | $61,096 | 5,250 |
| Dallas, TX | $38,740 | $46,848 | $59,010 | $70,335 | $81,660 | $56,686 | 20,930 |
| Atlanta, GA | $37,380 | $45,888 | $58,650 | $71,325 | $84,000 | $59,123 | 13,430 |
| Knoxville, TN | $38,020 | $46,268 | $58,640 | $69,085 | $79,530 | $64,939 | 2,170 |
| Miami, FL | $38,360 | $46,468 | $58,630 | $69,735 | $80,840 | $47,628 | 12,990 |
| Greensboro, NC | $43,430 | $49,410 | $58,380 | $65,735 | $73,090 | $63,943 | 1,990 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $38,080 | $46,160 | $58,280 | $67,740 | $77,200 | $61,283 | 4,990 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,960 | $46,356 | $57,450 | $67,075 | $76,700 | $57,681 | 7,170 |
| Lexington, KY | $36,420 | $44,780 | $57,320 | $67,825 | $78,330 | $62,782 | 1,500 |
| San Antonio, TX | $37,460 | $45,280 | $57,010 | $66,340 | $75,670 | $62,306 | 6,660 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,700 | $50,140 | $56,800 | $65,280 | $73,760 | $56,914 | 3,740 |
| Birmingham, AL | $38,880 | $45,980 | $56,630 | $67,590 | $78,550 | $62,644 | 2,780 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,820 | $43,020 | $50,820 | $62,680 | $74,540 | $49,292 | 6,970 |
| Little Rock, AR | $34,740 | $40,124 | $48,200 | $59,460 | $70,720 | $54,649 | 1,870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Electrician is $69,189 as of 2025. The national mean (average) is $74,269. Salaries range from $48,200 to $105,090 depending on city and cost of living.
Electrician salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $69,189, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 459,620 Electrician positions in the US across 70 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Electrician positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.