How much does an electrician make in Baltimore?
$65,590a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $31.53 an hour or $5,466 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.53
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 158 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 6,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,390Median: $65,590Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $56,080 | $26.96 | |
| Median | $65,590 | $31.53 | |
| 75th | $91,930 | $44.20 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.37 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Washington, DC | $75,930 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,590 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $62,310 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $61,550 |
| Salisbury, MD | $58,940 |
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Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MDFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $31.53 ($65,590 a year).
Do electricians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $65,590 against $63,190 nationally, 4% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $73,490, so Baltimore pays 11% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for electrician pay?
158 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.