Electrician Salary By State: Salary by State (Hourly + Annual)
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Quick Answer: How Much Do Electricians Make?
Electrician pay varies by state licensing rules, union density, overtime availability, and specialization. The biggest pay jumps usually come from commercial/industrial work, controls, and being trusted to troubleshoot—not just pull wire.
This page shows hourly and annual estimates by state so you can compare electrician pay where you live. Use the top 10 chart for quick context, then the full table to compare nearby states and markets.
- Biggest pay drivers: licensure level, ability to read plans, run conduit, troubleshoot, and lead safe crews.
- Where pay is often highest: dense commercial markets, industrial corridors, and areas with strong prevailing wage projects.
- Reality check: the same “electrician” title can mean residential service or industrial controls—pay won’t be close.
- Best next step: Jump to Electrician Salaries by State and compare your state to the top 10.
- Want the full career path? How to Become an Electrician
Electrician Salaries by State
Electrician pay can vary a lot depending on where you live. Use this state-by-state breakdown to compare average hourly wage, weekly pay, monthly income, and annual salary for electricians across the United States.
Salary estimates are based on aggregated data from publicly available wage sources, including state-level labor datasets, employer-reported estimates, and trade industry compensation data. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), State Labor Departments, and union wage scales and collective bargaining agreements (where available). Data reflects the most recently available wage releases at the time of publication.
How these Electrician salary estimates are calculated: Hourly wage figures are based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for the trade, supplemented with state labor department wage data and published union wage scales where available. Weekly pay assumes a standard 40-hour work week. Annual salary estimates are calculated using 2,080 work hours per year, and monthly pay is derived by dividing the annual estimate by 12. These figures represent typical earnings and may vary based on experience level, system specialization (residential vs commercial roofing), overtime, seasonality, and regional demand.
Top 10 Highest Paying States for Electricians (Hourly)
Complete Electrician Salary Table by State
| State | Hourly Wage | Weekly Pay | Monthly Pay | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $35.43 | $1,417 | $6,141 | $73,694 |
| New York | $34.29 | $1,372 | $5,944 | $71,323 |
| Massachusetts | $34.23 | $1,369 | $5,934 | $71,202 |
| Alaska | $33.79 | $1,354 | $5,865 | $70,383 |
| Vermont | $33.38 | $1,335 | $5,786 | $69,430 |
| North Dakota | $33.23 | $1,329 | $5,760 | $69,118 |
| Oregon | $33.21 | $1,328 | $5,756 | $69,077 |
| Colorado | $33.04 | $1,322 | $5,727 | $68,723 |
| Hawaii | $32.66 | $1,306 | $5,661 | $67,933 |
| Nevada | $32.06 | $1,282 | $5,557 | $66,685 |
| New Jersey | $31.96 | $1,278 | $5,539 | $66,477 |
| Wisconsin | $31.79 | $1,271 | $5,510 | $66,123 |
| Pennsylvania | $31.59 | $1,264 | $5,476 | $65,707 |
| Delaware | $31.54 | $1,262 | $5,467 | $65,603 |
| South Dakota | $31.51 | $1,260 | $5,462 | $65,541 |
| Virginia | $31.26 | $1,250 | $5,418 | $65,021 |
| California | $31.13 | $1,245 | $5,396 | $64,750 |
| Minnesota | $30.91 | $1,236 | $5,358 | $64,293 |
| Rhode Island | $30.90 | $1,236 | $5,356 | $64,272 |
| New Hampshire | $30.70 | $1,228 | $5,321 | $63,856 |
| Maryland | $30.65 | $1,226 | $5,313 | $63,752 |
| New Mexico | $30.60 | $1,224 | $5,304 | $63,648 |
| Illinois | $30.60 | $1,224 | $5,304 | $63,648 |
| Maine | $30.58 | $1,223 | $5,301 | $63,606 |
| Wyoming | $30.37 | $1,215 | $5,264 | $63,170 |
| Nebraska | $30.14 | $1,206 | $5,225 | $62,701 |
| Indiana | $30.09 | $1,204 | $5,217 | $62,603 |
| Connecticut | $30.08 | $1,203 | $5,215 | $62,581 |
| Ohio | $30.06 | $1,202 | $5,210 | $62,525 |
| Mississippi | $29.95 | $1,198 | $5,191 | $62,296 |
| Idaho | $29.77 | $1,191 | $5,160 | $61,922 |
| Iowa | $29.72 | $1,189 | $5,152 | $61,818 |
| Missouri | $29.69 | $1,188 | $5,146 | $61,755 |
| Arizona | $29.50 | $1,180 | $5,113 | $61,360 |
| Texas | $29.50 | $1,180 | $5,113 | $61,360 |
| South Carolina | $29.39 | $1,176 | $5,094 | $61,131 |
| Oklahoma | $29.25 | $1,170 | $5,070 | $60,840 |
| Montana | $29.09 | $1,164 | $5,042 | $60,507 |
| Utah | $28.87 | $1,155 | $5,004 | $60,050 |
| North Carolina | $28.82 | $1,153 | $4,996 | $59,946 |
| Tennessee | $28.79 | $1,152 | $4,990 | $59,879 |
| Alabama | $28.75 | $1,150 | $4,983 | $59,799 |
| Kansas | $28.32 | $1,133 | $4,909 | $58,906 |
| Michigan | $27.73 | $1,109 | $4,807 | $57,678 |
| Kentucky | $27.63 | $1,105 | $4,789 | $57,470 |
| Louisiana | $27.24 | $1,089 | $4,722 | $56,659 |
| Georgia | $26.92 | $1,078 | $4,673 | $56,074 |
| Arkansas | $26.41 | $1,056 | $4,578 | $54,933 |
| West Virginia | $24.85 | $994 | $4,307 | $51,688 |
| Florida | $24.06 | $962 | $4,170 | $50,045 |
Recommended Next Steps
- Start with the full career path guide: How to Become an Electrician
- Compare wages, benefits, and advancement: Union vs Non-Union Electrician Jobs
- Find training options in your area: Trade Schools & Apprenticeships Near Me