Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings and other structures.
SOC Code: 47-2111 | Category: Electrical
National Median Salary
$62,350
$29.98/hr
Total Employment
742,580
10-Year Growth
+5.2%
Top-Paying State
Oregon ($97,320)
+5.2% projected growth
Faster than average (national avg: +4%, +1.2pp)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$39,430 (entry)$62,350 (median)$106,030 (top)
Salary Trend
Median salary, 2019–2024
+17.3%
$10,375 total
Best States for Electricians
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| Rank | State | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | OregonOR | $97,320 |
| 2 | WashingtonWA | $96,530 |
| 3 | IllinoisIL | $96,360 |
| 4 | HawaiiHI | $83,200 |
| 5 | MassachusettsMA | $82,120 |
| 6 | District of ColumbiaDC | $81,950 |
| 7 | AlaskaAK | $81,860 |
| 8 | MinnesotaMN | $81,430 |
| 9 | New YorkNY | $77,460 |
| 10 | ConnecticutCT | $76,790 |
About Electricians
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures in buildings and other structures.
Electricians Salary by State
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