Electrician Salary
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. They read blueprints, ensure code compliance, and troubleshoot electrical issues.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Electrician
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | $105,090 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $102,350 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $101,780 |
| 4 | San Francisco, CA | $92,830 |
| 5 | Detroit, MI | $81,990 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $81,890 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | $79,910 |
| 8 | New York, NY | $79,020 |
| 9 | San Diego, CA | $76,160 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $75,930 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $99,686 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | 103.6 | $98,798 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $91,584 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | 100.3 | $81,746 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $80,294 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | 104.8 | $78,123 |
| 7 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $73,809 |
| 8 | Pittsburgh, PA | 94.7 | $73,243 |
| 9 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $70,201 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $69,735 |
Electrician Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $78,930 | $105,090 | $125,330 | $134,380 | 7,340 |
| Chicago, IL | $74,400 | $102,350 | $118,660 | $124,070 | 17,720 |
| Seattle, WA | $75,610 | $101,780 | $125,950 | $151,290 | 9,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $70,090 | $92,830 | $130,260 | $182,340 | 9,060 |
| Detroit, MI | $60,250 | $81,990 | $94,340 | $107,330 | 11,210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $59,320 | $81,890 | $104,890 | $123,250 | 8,810 |
| Boston, MA | $58,300 | $79,910 | $102,160 | $129,320 | 13,410 |
| New York, NY | $61,990 | $79,020 | $126,030 | $132,170 | 36,550 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,110 | $76,160 | $101,760 | $126,260 | 8,060 |
| Washington, DC | $59,080 | $75,930 | $103,270 | $121,570 | 16,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $58,830 | $73,810 | $101,930 | $131,680 | 20,610 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $56,980 | $69,340 | $99,050 | $106,840 | 5,210 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $48,180 | $65,130 | $87,300 | $98,690 | 5,390 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,300 | $64,700 | $79,970 | $94,410 | 7,210 |
| Nashville, TN | $52,200 | $63,340 | $78,940 | $93,200 | 6,220 |
| Denver, CO | $48,920 | $63,150 | $79,620 | $94,160 | 10,450 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $48,990 | $62,620 | $80,190 | $88,640 | 5,710 |
| Louisville, KY | $48,530 | $62,440 | $80,950 | $85,260 | 4,340 |
| Richmond, VA | $48,100 | $61,350 | $76,500 | $80,740 | 3,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $48,900 | $61,210 | $77,060 | $86,800 | 17,240 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $46,820 | $61,010 | $76,730 | $91,070 | 3,100 |
| Memphis, TN | $48,310 | $60,890 | $76,680 | $84,890 | 2,770 |
| Austin, TX | $47,780 | $60,390 | $73,310 | $78,820 | 7,340 |
| Houston, TX | $47,240 | $59,180 | $73,710 | $84,470 | 19,730 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,880 | $59,080 | $64,380 | $76,310 | 5,250 |
| Dallas, TX | $47,530 | $59,010 | $71,390 | $81,660 | 20,930 |
| Atlanta, GA | $46,820 | $58,650 | $78,910 | $84,000 | 13,430 |
| Miami, FL | $49,060 | $58,630 | $63,220 | $80,840 | 12,990 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,740 | $56,800 | $61,820 | $73,760 | 3,740 |
| El Paso, TX | $39,410 | $48,140 | $60,350 | $71,530 | 1,380 |
Compare Electrician Salaries: City vs City
5About the Electrician Role
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses, and industrial facilities. They read blueprints, ensure code compliance, and troubleshoot electrical issues.
Compensation for Electricians varies by metro — from $48,140 at the low end in El Paso, TX to $105,090 in Portland, OR. The $56,950 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see electrician salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Electrician salary in the US?
The national median Electrician salary is $63,190 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $49,430 and the 90th percentile reaches $108,510.
Which city pays Electricians the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, Portland, OR has the highest median wage for Electricians at $105,090 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). Chicago, IL ($102,350) and Seattle, WA ($101,780) are next.