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How much does an electrician make in Dover?

$60,750a year

Median yearly pay for electricians in the Dover, DE metro area. That is $29.21 an hour or $5,063 a month.

Hourly
$29.21
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
233 of 390
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,580Median: $60,750Highest 10%: $83,460
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,580$18.07
25th$46,820$22.51
Median$60,750$29.21
75th$76,370$36.72
90th$83,460$40.13

Other cities in Delaware

Median yearly pay for electricians.

Philadelphia, PA$74,590
Electrician salary in Delaware Electrician salary in all states

Related jobs in Dover

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,660
Construction and Building Inspector$67,890
Sheet Metal Worker$61,460
Plumber$58,410
Carpenter$52,140
Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$48,860
Construction Laborer$45,810
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer$43,540
Salaries for every job in Dover, DE

Frequently asked questions

How much does an electrician make an hour in Dover?

The median hourly pay in the Dover, DE metro area is $29.21 ($60,750 a year).

Do electricians make more in Dover than the national average?

No: $60,750 against $63,190 nationally, 4% less.

How does Dover compare with the rest of Delaware?

The median in Delaware is $63,700, so Dover pays 5% less.

Where does Dover rank for electrician pay?

233 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does an electrician make starting out in Dover?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,460 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.