The average salary for an electrician in the United States is around $39,811 per year.
Avg Salary
Electricians earn an average yearly salary of $39,811.
Wages typically start from $23,676 and go up to $66,944.
35% below national average Updated in 2019
Electrician earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Electrician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $76,440 |
| Alabama | $45,930 |
| Arkansas | $39,627 |
| Arizona | $38,386 |
| California | $64,260 |
| Colorado | $54,980 |
| Connecticut | $58,890 |
| District of Columbia | $78,260 |
| Delaware | $56,920 |
| Florida | $45,240 |
| Georgia | $48,800 |
| Guam | $37,540 |
| Hawaii | $74,872 |
| Iowa | $48,743 |
| Idaho | $48,840 |
| Illinois | $54,002 |
| Indiana | $51,387 |
| Kansas | $49,224 |
| Kentucky | $45,205 |
| Louisiana | $50,480 |
| Massachusetts | $68,030 |
| Maryland | $54,150 |
| Maine | $54,850 |
| Michigan | $59,940 |
| Minnesota | $66,915 |
| Missouri | $63,290 |
| Mississippi | $49,540 |
| Montana | $58,280 |
| North Carolina | $43,110 |
| North Dakota | $60,520 |
| Nebraska | $48,010 |
| New Hampshire | $54,460 |
| New Jersey | $64,290 |
| New Mexico | $48,900 |
| Nevada | $59,210 |
| New York | $70,990 |
| Ohio | $52,170 |
| Oklahoma | $49,120 |
| Oregon | $70,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,972 |
| Puerto Rico | $25,370 |
| Rhode Island | $59,070 |
| South Carolina | $43,730 |
| South Dakota | $44,560 |
| Tennessee | $49,260 |
| Texas | $50,980 |
| Utah | $55,440 |
| Virginia | $48,650 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $50,580 |
| Vermont | $50,850 |
| Washington | $65,650 |
| Wisconsin | $61,620 |
| West Virginia | $54,120 |
| Wyoming | $59,050 |
How do electrician salaries compare to similar careers?
Electricians earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than tile and marble setters but more than construction painters.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Tile and marble setter salary | $43K |
| Stonemason salary | $43K |
| Drywall installer salary | $41K |
| Pipelayer salary | $39K |
| HVAC technician salary | $40K |
| Electrician salary | $40K |
| Maintenance worker salary | $39K |
| Carpenter salary | $39K |
| Roofer salary | $37K |
| Construction painter salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)