Electricians Salary by State
The national median pay for electricians is $63,190 a year. By state, it ranges from $49,070 in Arkansas to $101,310 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,640
- 25th percentile
- $49,430
- Median
- $63,190
- 75th percentile
- $83,940
- Top 10%
- $108,510
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 757,220 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $101,310 | +60% | $59,550 | $131,530 | 10,590 |
| 2 | Illinois | $99,560 | +58% | $49,240 | $123,660 | 23,120 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $96,460 | +53% | $45,730 | $124,590 | 3,070 |
| 4 | Washington | $95,220 | +51% | $52,170 | $133,950 | 19,380 |
| 5 | Alaska | $89,440 | +42% | $58,420 | $123,200 | 1,870 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $79,420 | +26% | $46,990 | $128,210 | 17,810 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $78,970 | +25% | $51,950 | $125,790 | 2,440 |
| 8 | New York | $78,750 | +25% | $45,740 | $131,640 | 40,130 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $78,160 | +24% | $47,480 | $118,820 | 14,350 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $77,540 | +23% | $47,680 | $104,280 | 7,710 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $77,250 | +22% | $48,570 | $130,860 | 13,520 |
| 12 | Montana | $76,760 | +21% | $49,130 | $89,510 | 2,750 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $76,540 | +21% | $44,830 | $101,770 | 14,310 |
| 14 | Michigan | $76,270 | +21% | $42,980 | $103,120 | 23,530 |
| 15 | California | $76,160 | +21% | $46,800 | $140,340 | 73,310 |
| 16 | Wyoming | $76,120 | +20% | $48,240 | $104,000 | 2,960 |
| 17 | Maine | $75,380 | +19% | $54,180 | $115,720 | 3,780 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $74,090 | +17% | $42,990 | $102,840 | 2,420 |
| 19 | Nevada | $73,570 | +16% | $46,110 | $121,200 | 8,350 |
| 20 | Maryland | $73,490 | +16% | $46,450 | $118,370 | 13,690 |
| 21 | Indiana | $68,490 | +8% | $43,190 | $99,310 | 19,020 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $67,600 | +7% | $45,600 | $122,620 | 22,730 |
| 23 | Kansas | $65,860 | +4% | $42,660 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $65,710 | +4% | $46,440 | $101,020 | 3,570 |
| 25 | Missouri | $65,410 | +4% | $43,860 | $104,060 | 12,780 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $64,810 | +3% | $43,620 | $95,140 | 4,290 |
| 27 | Ohio | $64,700 | +2% | $40,750 | $99,280 | 28,950 |
| 28 | Delaware | $63,700 | +1% | $38,280 | $105,340 | 2,260 |
| 29 | Vermont | $63,430 | 0% | $47,470 | $132,080 | 1,270 |
| 30 | Idaho | $63,000 | 0% | $38,830 | $95,470 | 5,690 |
| 31 | Virginia | $62,900 | 0% | $40,780 | $105,720 | 23,630 |
| 32 | New Hampshire | $62,840 | −1% | $43,190 | $91,850 | 3,330 |
| 33 | Colorado | $62,230 | −2% | $45,520 | $94,160 | 17,010 |
| 34 | Utah | $62,000 | −2% | $39,940 | $89,110 | 11,450 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $61,540 | −3% | $38,750 | $81,810 | 10,550 |
| 36 | South Dakota | $61,390 | −3% | $44,320 | $80,060 | 2,980 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $61,090 | −3% | $39,600 | $92,160 | 17,070 |
| 38 | Arizona | $61,060 | −3% | $45,540 | $89,600 | 21,140 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $61,010 | −3% | $37,900 | $92,740 | 8,500 |
| 40 | Iowa | $60,860 | −4% | $39,770 | $89,480 | 10,310 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $60,860 | −4% | $38,200 | $76,540 | 6,610 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $60,820 | −4% | $40,400 | $94,040 | 6,440 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $59,720 | −5% | $37,110 | $85,260 | 11,030 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $58,740 | −7% | $44,330 | $77,800 | 8,010 |
| 45 | Texas | $58,570 | −7% | $37,920 | $80,300 | 76,770 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $58,390 | −8% | $36,650 | $86,830 | 5,020 |
| 47 | Georgia | $58,320 | −8% | $37,180 | $84,000 | 21,650 |
| 48 | Florida | $57,250 | −9% | $38,190 | $77,180 | 49,700 |
| 49 | North Carolina | $56,800 | −10% | $40,130 | $75,060 | 21,640 |
| 50 | Alabama | $55,690 | −12% | $37,640 | $78,230 | 10,900 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $49,070 | −22% | $34,910 | $74,460 | 7,500 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Electricians salary questions
Which state pays electricians the most?
Oregon, with a median of $101,310 a year (+60% vs. the national median of $63,190). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays electricians the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $49,070 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most electricians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 76,770, with a median of $58,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.