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BLS OEWS May 2026 · SOC 47-2111 · 762,600 workers tracked

Electrician Salary 2026, By State, City & Experience Level

BLS OEWS pay data for all 762,600+ electricians in the US — the full P10–P90 range, pay by license level, top-paying states and metros, and the certification premiums that raise your rate.

P10
$37,020
P25
$47,720
Median
$61,590
P75
$81,010
P90
$104,180

How much do electricians make in 2026?

Electricians earn a national median of $61,590/yr ($29.61/hr) per BLS OEWS May 2026 (SOC 47-2111). The bottom 10% earn about $37,020 and the top 10% over $104,180. That median blends every experience level — a registered apprentice earns roughly $41,900, a licensed journeyman about $66,700, and a master electrician $86,000+. Pay is highest in union-strong states like Illinois, New York and Oregon.

Key takeaways

Pay by career stage

StageRangeMedian
Apprentice
Registered apprentice logging ~8,000 supervised hours; pay set by hours completed.
$37K–$52K$41,900
Journeyman (licensed)
Passed the state exam, works independently and pulls permits. Union JWs in Chicago, Portland & NYC earn $56–$62/hr.
$55K–$82K$66,700
Master Electrician
Highest license tier; supervises crews, signs off on designs, and can pull permits as contractor of record.
$72K–$110K$86,200
Electrical Contractor
Business owner / contractor of record; earnings scale with company size and margins.
$95K–$180K+$128,000

Pay by license level: BLS vs. verified placement

Apprentice ElectricianBLS $41,200 → $42,850
Journeyman ElectricianBLS $61,400 → $66,700
Master ElectricianBLS $86,200 → $91,800
Residential WiremanBLS $46,900 → $48,300
Electrical ContractorBLS $128,000 → $139,500

Certification premiums

State Master License$66,700 → $92,400
PLC / Industrial Controls$66,700 → $75,900
NABCEP Solar PV$61,590 → $69,090
NFPA 70E (Arc Flash)$61,590 → $65,690
OSHA 30$58,000 → $60,800

Pay by state

Illinois
$82,650
New York
$79,480
Oregon
$78,220
California
$78,210
Texas
$58,760
Mississippi
$49,540

Pay by metro

San Francisco, CA
$92,100
Chicago, IL
$85,900
New York, NY
$83,400
Houston, TX
$64,820

Take-home pay estimate

Gross salary
$61,590
Est. net (82%)
$50,300
Single filer, no-income-tax state, standard deduction.
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How this compares to related roles

Elevator Installer / Repairer · SOC 47-4021$102,420
Powerline Installer · SOC 49-9051$85,420
Plumber / Pipefitter · SOC 47-2152$60,090
Ironworker (structural) · SOC 47-2221$63,900

Deeper analysis

Why is the median lower than what journeymen actually earn?

The BLS median blends apprentices (who earn far less) with journeymen and masters, pulling the single figure down. For licensed-journeyman pay alone, look at the by-license table — the journeyman median ($66,700) is well above the blended $61,590.

How does BLS data compare to real market pay?

BLS OEWS is the most reliable public source but lags real market pay by 1–2 years and excludes overtime and per-diem. GlobalCybers verified placement medians run several percent above published BLS figures, especially for journeyman and master levels in tight markets.

Does overtime change electrician earnings much?

Significantly. Commercial, industrial and data-center work commonly adds 10–20 hours of overtime at 1.5×, and IBEW contracts add per-diem and travel pay. Total annual earnings for a busy journeyman can run well above the base median.

Frequently asked questions

How much do electricians make in 2026?

The national median electrician salary is $61,590/yr ($29.61/hr) per BLS OEWS May 2026 (SOC 47-2111). The bottom 10% earn about $37,020 and the top 10% over $104,180. That figure blends all experience levels — apprentices near $41,900, journeymen around $66,700, and masters $86,000+.

Which state pays electricians the most?

Union-strong and high-cost states pay the most: Illinois ($82,650), New York ($79,480), Oregon ($78,220) and California ($78,210) lead, driven by IBEW scale and commercial demand. Lower-cost states such as Mississippi and Arkansas run near $49,000–$52,000. Local demand and union density matter more than region alone.

How much more does a license earn an electrician?

A licensed journeyman earns roughly $24,800/yr more than an apprentice, and the state exam typically costs under $200 — one of the highest-ROI steps in the trade. Progressing to master electrician adds roughly another $20,000 on top of journeyman pay.

Do certifications increase electrician pay?

Yes. On top of base pay, a state master license adds the largest premium (to ~$92,400), PLC/industrial controls add ~$9,000, NABCEP solar ~$7,500, and NFPA 70E arc-flash ~$4,000. Stacking in-demand certifications is the fastest way to raise your rate without changing employers.

What is an electrician's take-home pay after taxes?

On the $61,590 median, a single filer in a no-income-tax state keeps roughly $50,300 (~82%) after federal tax and FICA. Take-home varies with filing status, state income tax, and pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) and health premiums. Use the paycheck calculator for an exact figure.

How does GlobalCybers help electricians earn more?

You set your career intent and licensed employers compete for you; we benchmark every offer against BLS and our verified placement data so you never accept under market. After placement we also cover your license exams, renewals and certification fees.

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