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How much does an electrician make in Columbus?

$50,730a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area. That is $24.39 an hour or $4,228 a month.

Hourly
$24.39
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
351 of 390
Jobs in the area
480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,830Median: $50,730Highest 10%: $77,020
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,830$17.71
25th$40,750$19.59
Median$50,730$24.39
75th$62,320$29.96
90th$77,020$37.03

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Chattanooga, TN$72,330
Warner Robins, GA$63,110
Augusta, GA$59,660
Brunswick, GA$58,880
Atlanta, GA$58,650
Savannah, GA$58,430
Gainesville, GA$58,330
Dalton, GA$56,860
Albany, GA$56,160
Macon, GA$54,320
Valdosta, GA$50,560
Athens, GA$49,750
Rome, GA$47,550
Electrician salary in Georgia Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Columbus

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$65,200
Construction and Building Inspector$60,520
Plumber$47,410
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$46,430
Carpenter$45,070
Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$44,720
Roofer$43,290
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$42,020
Painter$40,100
Construction Laborer$35,890
Salaries for every job in Columbus, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Columbus?

The median hourly pay in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area is $24.39 ($50,730 a year).

Do electricians make more in Columbus than the national average?

No: $50,730 against $63,190 nationally, 20% less.

How does Columbus compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $58,320, so Columbus pays 13% less.

Where does Columbus rank for electrician pay?

351 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Columbus?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,020 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.