Electrician salary in the United States

How much does a Electrician make in the United States?

Median base salary

Government data

$63,190

Median $63,190
Low $42,640High $108,510

Based on 757,220 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in United States (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile
$42,640
25th percentile
$49,430
75th percentile
$83,940
90th percentile
$108,510

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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