How much does an electrician make in Washington?
$75,930a year
Median yearly pay for electricians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.50 an hour or $6,328 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.50
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 390
- Jobs in the area
- 16,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,690Median: $75,930Highest 10%: $121,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $59,080 | $28.40 | |
| Median | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 75th | $103,300 | $49.65 | |
| 90th | $121,600 | $58.45 |
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Median yearly pay for electricians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does an electrician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.50 ($75,930 a year).
Do electricians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $75,930 against $63,190 nationally, 20% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $78,970, so Washington pays 4% less.
Where does Washington rank for electrician pay?
104 of 390 metro areas with data.
How much does an electrician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $121,600 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.