How much does an electrical make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.04 an hour or $3,821 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.04
- Average (mean)
- $47,660
- Jobs
- 246,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| 75th | $51,670 | $24.84 | |
| 90th | $62,950 | $30.26 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $52,480 |
| New Hampshire | $49,020 |
| Vermont | $48,830 |
| California | $48,080 |
| Delaware | $47,880 |
| Montana | $47,730 |
| Maryland | $47,720 |
| Minnesota | $47,720 |
| Colorado | $47,660 |
| Oregon | $47,640 |
| Maine | $47,240 |
| Kentucky | $47,220 |
| Massachusetts | $47,130 |
| Ohio | $46,970 |
| Utah | $46,940 |
| Nebraska | $46,810 |
| Missouri | $46,770 |
| South Carolina | $46,210 |
| Arkansas | $46,200 |
| Arizona | $46,110 |
| New Jersey | $45,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,600 |
| Wyoming | $45,520 |
| Wisconsin | $45,470 |
| New York | $45,400 |
| Connecticut | $45,080 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 |
| Iowa | $44,880 |
| Virginia | $44,660 |
| Texas | $44,410 |
| Michigan | $44,350 |
| Kansas | $43,520 |
| Georgia | $43,410 |
| Mississippi | $43,270 |
| South Dakota | $43,180 |
| Indiana | $42,810 |
| North Dakota | $42,790 |
| Illinois | $42,470 |
| Tennessee | $42,230 |
| Oklahoma | $41,020 |
| West Virginia | $40,260 |
| Idaho | $39,980 |
| Florida | $39,090 |
| Alabama | $38,180 |
| Louisiana | $37,930 |
| Rhode Island | $37,550 |
| New Mexico | $37,210 |
| Nevada | $37,110 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Idaho Falls, ID | $86,330 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $62,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $60,130 |
| Bremerton, WA | $59,440 |
| Athens, GA | $58,560 |
| Seattle, WA | $58,370 |
| San Francisco, CA | $56,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $55,230 |
| Boulder, CO | $55,220 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $54,850 |
| Reading, PA | $54,350 |
| Elmira, NY | $52,460 |
| Scranton, PA | $51,220 |
| Stockton, CA | $51,120 |
| Killeen, TX | $51,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.04 ($45,850 a year).
How much does an electrical make a month?
About $3,821 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,850 a year.
How much does an electrical make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year ($17.00 an hour); the top 10% make $62,950 or more.
Which state pays electricals the most?
Washington, with a median of $52,480 a year, followed by New Hampshire ($49,020) and Vermont ($48,830).
Which city pays electricals the most?
Idaho Falls, ID, with a median of $86,330 a year.
How many electricals are there in the United States?
About 246,970 people work as electricals.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.