How much does an electrician make in Seattle?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $48.93 an hour or $8,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.93
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 9,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,690Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $151,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,690 | $26.77 | |
| 25th | $75,610 | $36.35 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.93 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.55 | |
| 90th | $151,300 | $72.74 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for electricians.
| Portland, OR | $105,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $104,500 |
| Kennewick, WA | $99,850 |
| Bellingham, WA | $97,590 |
| Longview, WA | $96,860 |
| Olympia, WA | $96,600 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $93,560 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $82,910 |
| Bremerton, WA | $80,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,830 |
| Yakima, WA | $78,630 |
| Lewiston, ID | $77,130 |
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Salaries for every job in Seattle, WAFrequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $48.93 ($101,800 a year).
Do electricians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $63,190 nationally, 61% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $95,220, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for electrician pay?
5 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $55,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $151,300 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.