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How much does an electrician make in Atlantic City?

$65,710a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area. That is $31.59 an hour or $5,476 a month.

Hourly
$31.59
Vs. national median
+4%
Rank among cities
153 of 390
Jobs in the area
710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,980Median: $65,710Highest 10%: $122,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$46,980$22.59
25th$58,180$27.97
Median$65,710$31.59
75th$94,890$45.62
90th$122,000$58.65

Other cities in New Jersey

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Trenton, NJ$98,210
New York, NY$79,020
Vineland, NJ$76,920
Philadelphia, PA$74,590
Allentown, PA$66,500
Electrician salary in New Jersey Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Atlantic City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Sheet Metal Worker$100,500
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$100,300
Roofer$77,990
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$76,240
Construction and Building Inspector$72,470
Plumber$64,220
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$64,070
Carpenter$60,840
Solar Photovoltaic Installer$60,230
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$58,110
Salaries for every job in Atlantic City, NJ

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Atlantic City?

The median hourly pay in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro area is $31.59 ($65,710 a year).

Do electricians make more in Atlantic City than the national average?

Yes: $65,710 against $63,190 nationally, 4% more.

How does Atlantic City compare with the rest of New Jersey?

The median in New Jersey is $77,250, so Atlantic City pays 15% less.

Where does Atlantic City rank for electrician pay?

153 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Atlantic City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $46,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $122,000 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.