How much does an electrician make in Washington?
$95,220a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in Washington. That is $45.78 an hour or $7,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.78
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,170Median: $95,220Highest 10%: $134,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,170 | $25.08 | |
| 25th | $66,630 | $32.03 | |
| Median | $95,220 | $45.78 | |
| 75th | $121,500 | $58.43 | |
| 90th | $134,000 | $64.40 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $105,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $104,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $101,800 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for electricians.
| 1. Oregon | $101,300 |
| 2. Illinois | $99,560 |
| 3. Hawaii | $96,460 |
| 4. Washington | $95,220 |
| 5. Alaska | $89,440 |
| 6. Massachusetts | $79,420 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $78,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an electrician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $45.78 ($95,220 a year).
Do electricians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $95,220 against $63,190 nationally, 51% more.
Where does Washington rank for electrician pay?
Washington ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays electricians the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $105,100 a year.
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.