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Electricians salary in United States

The median electricians salary is $63,190 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$42,640
Median (p50)
$63,190
Top (p90)
$108,510
Sample size
757,220

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$42,640
p25$49,430
Median$63,190
p75$83,940
Top (p90)$108,510
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Electricians salary by region

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$102,350
Illinois$99,560
Washington$95,220
Massachusetts$79,420
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$79,020
New York$78,750
Minnesota$78,160
Michigan$76,270
California$76,160
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$75,930

Pay trend

Up 5.4% from 2023 to 2025.

$67,8102023
$69,6302024
$71,4902025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Electricians salary FAQs

What is the average Electricians salary in United States?

The median Electricians salary in United States is $63,190 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of electricianss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Electricians earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $42,640 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $108,510 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $63,190.

Do Electricians salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is among the highest at $102,350, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Electricians salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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