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The national median salary for Electricians is $63,190 per year ($30.38/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $49,421 and $83,949 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $108,514 per year. There are approximately 757,220 electricians employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes. May install or service street lights, intercom systems, or electrical control systems.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+9.5%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
81K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
819K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
10% from new growth90% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Apprenticeship
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Building Equipment Contractors
NAICS 238200
560K
$61,640
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
21K
$57,760
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
15K
$82,120
Nonresidential Building Construction
NAICS 236200
15K
$64,010
Utility System Construction
NAICS 237100
13K
$73,310
Wage range across top 5 industries: $57,760 to $82,120 (42% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$20.50
$42,640
P25
$23.76
$49,421
P50MEDIAN
$30.38
$63,190
P75
$40.36
$83,949
P90
$52.17
$108,514
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · manufacturing sector
Stable
Openings Rate
3.5%
Quits Rate
1.4%
Manufacturing openings ticked up to 462K (+19K) in March, with the rate at 3.5%. Hires rose to 310K. The sector has stabilized after late-2025 softening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average electricians salary?
The national median salary for Electricians is $63,190 per year ($30.38/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $49,421 and $83,949 annually.
How much do top-earning electricians make?
The 90th percentile salary for Electricians is $108,514 per year ($52.17/hr). The 75th percentile is $83,949 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for electricians?
Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn approximately $42,640 per year ($20.50/hr). The 25th percentile is $49,421 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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