How much does an electrical make in Columbus?
$46,970a year
Median yearly pay for electricals in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $22.58 an hour or $3,914 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.58
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 232
- Jobs in the area
- 2,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,190Median: $46,970Highest 10%: $56,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,190 | $17.40 | |
| 25th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| Median | $46,970 | $22.58 | |
| 75th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $56,470 | $27.15 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for electricals.
| Toledo, OH | $49,960 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $47,500 |
| Youngstown, OH | $47,410 |
| Akron, OH | $46,770 |
| Canton, OH | $46,320 |
| Cleveland, OH | $45,430 |
| Dayton, OH | $44,160 |
| Mansfield, OH | $43,850 |
| Huntington, WV | $41,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Columbus, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrical make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $22.58 ($46,970 a year).
Do electricals make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $46,970 against $45,850 nationally, 2% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $46,970, so Columbus pays 0% more.
Where does Columbus rank for electrical pay?
68 of 232 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrical make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,470 or more.
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.