Electrician Salary (2026): How Much Do Electricians Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$68,765
Per Hour$33.06
Total Jobs$757,240
Highest Paying StateOregon

Electrician Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1Oregon$101,310▲ 47%$10,590
2Illinois$99,560▲ 45%$23,120
3Hawaii$96,460▲ 40%$3,070
4Washington$95,220▲ 38%$19,380
5Alaska$89,440▲ 30%$1,870
6Massachusetts$79,420▲ 15%$17,810
7District of Columbia$78,970▲ 15%$2,440
8New York$78,750▲ 15%$40,130
9Minnesota$78,160▲ 14%$14,350
10Connecticut$77,540▲ 13%$7,710
11New Jersey$77,250▲ 12%$13,520
12Montana$76,760▲ 12%$2,750
13Wisconsin$76,540▲ 11%$14,310
14Michigan$76,270▲ 11%$23,530
15California$76,160▲ 11%$73,310
16Wyoming$76,120▲ 11%$2,960
17Maine$75,380▲ 10%$3,780
18Rhode Island$74,090▲ 8%$2,420
19Nevada$73,570▲ 7%$8,350
20Maryland$73,490▲ 7%$13,690
21Indiana$68,490▲ 0%$19,020
22Pennsylvania$67,600▼ 2%$22,730
23Kansas$65,860▼ 4%$6,350
24North Dakota$65,710▼ 4%$3,570
25Missouri$65,410▼ 5%$12,780
26West Virginia$64,810▼ 6%$4,290
27Ohio$64,700▼ 6%$28,950
28Delaware$63,700▼ 7%$2,260
29Vermont$63,430▼ 8%$1,270
30Idaho$63,000▼ 8%$5,690
31Virginia$62,900▼ 9%$23,630
32New Hampshire$62,840▼ 9%$3,330
33Colorado$62,230▼ 10%$17,010
34Utah$62,000▼ 10%$11,450
35Louisiana$61,540▼ 11%$10,550
36South Dakota$61,390▼ 11%$2,980
37Tennessee$61,090▼ 11%$17,070
38Arizona$61,060▼ 11%$21,140
39Oklahoma$61,010▼ 11%$8,500
40Iowa$60,860▼ 11%$10,310
41Mississippi$60,860▼ 11%$6,610
42Nebraska$60,820▼ 12%$6,440
43Kentucky$59,720▼ 13%$11,030
44South Carolina$58,740▼ 15%$8,010
45Texas$58,570▼ 15%$76,770
46New Mexico$58,390▼ 15%$5,020
47Georgia$58,320▼ 15%$21,650
48Florida$57,250▼ 17%$49,700
49North Carolina$56,800▼ 17%$21,640
50Alabama$55,690▼ 19%$10,900
51Arkansas$49,070▼ 29%$7,500

FAQ

How much does a Electrician make?

The national median annual salary for electricians is $68,765, about $33.06 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays electricians the most?

Oregon tops the list at $101,310 per year.

What state pays electricians the least?

Arkansas has the lowest median at $49,070.

How much does a Electrician make per hour?

At the national median, electricians earn about $33.06 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most electricians employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of electricians include Texas.