Data last updated: August 2026. This page is refreshed annually. Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Indeed salary data, PayScale compensation data, and HomeAdvisor/Angi national contractor surveys.
Electricians are among the highest-paid skilled tradespeople in the country. This guide covers electrician hourly rates and annual salaries by state for 2026, drawn from BLS OEWS, Indeed, and PayScale data — useful for electricians benchmarking their own pay and for electrical contractors setting billing rates.
National Electrician Pay Overview
The national median annual wage for electricians is approximately $64,900 per year ($31.20/hour), per the BLS. Electricians in commercial and industrial specialties earn significantly more, and master electricians running their own businesses often clear $100,000–$150,000+.
- Apprentice electrician: $38,000–$50,000/year
- Journeyman electrician: $58,000–$82,000/year
- Master electrician: $75,000–$110,000+/year
- Electrical contractor (owner): $90,000–$200,000+ depending on revenue
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Electrician Hourly Rate by State (2026)
| State | Median Annual Salary | Median Hourly Wage | Top 10% Annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $52,400 | $25.19 | $77,000 |
| Alaska | $80,200 | $38.56 | $105,000 |
| Arizona | $59,100 | $28.41 | $86,000 |
| Arkansas | $49,200 | $23.65 | $72,000 |
| California | $84,600 | $40.67 | $119,000 |
| Colorado | $68,400 | $32.88 | $97,000 |
| Connecticut | $79,600 | $38.27 | $107,000 |
| Delaware | $66,800 | $32.12 | $93,000 |
| Florida | $56,200 | $27.02 | $83,000 |
| Georgia | $57,600 | $27.69 | $84,000 |
| Hawaii | $83,900 | $40.34 | $110,000 |
| Idaho | $56,800 | $27.31 | $82,000 |
| Illinois | $83,200 | $40.00 | $113,000 |
| Indiana | $62,400 | $30.00 | $89,000 |
| Iowa | $61,800 | $29.71 | $88,000 |
| Kansas | $57,900 | $27.84 | $84,000 |
| Kentucky | $55,600 | $26.73 | $80,000 |
| Louisiana | $53,800 | $25.87 | $79,000 |
| Maine | $60,400 | $29.04 | $86,000 |
| Maryland | $69,800 | $33.56 | $99,000 |
| Massachusetts | $85,200 | $40.96 | $116,000 |
| Michigan | $63,700 | $30.63 | $90,000 |
| Minnesota | $74,200 | $35.67 | $103,000 |
| Mississippi | $47,800 | $22.98 | $70,000 |
| Missouri | $62,100 | $29.86 | $89,000 |
| Montana | $57,400 | $27.60 | $83,000 |
| Nebraska | $58,600 | $28.17 | $83,000 |
| Nevada | $67,800 | $32.60 | $94,000 |
| New Hampshire | $64,900 | $31.20 | $91,000 |
| New Jersey | $78,400 | $37.69 | $109,000 |
| New Mexico | $52,900 | $25.43 | $77,000 |
| New York | $90,200 | $43.37 | $127,000 |
| North Carolina | $55,800 | $26.83 | $81,000 |
| North Dakota | $61,400 | $29.52 | $88,000 |
| Ohio | $62,800 | $30.19 | $89,000 |
| Oklahoma | $53,200 | $25.58 | $78,000 |
| Oregon | $71,600 | $34.42 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,200 | $31.83 | $93,000 |
| Rhode Island | $74,800 | $35.96 | $103,000 |
| South Carolina | $53,600 | $25.77 | $78,000 |
| South Dakota | $53,100 | $25.53 | $77,000 |
| Tennessee | $55,400 | $26.63 | $80,000 |
| Texas | $57,900 | $27.84 | $85,000 |
| Utah | $60,200 | $28.94 | $87,000 |
| Vermont | $61,600 | $29.62 | $88,000 |
| Virginia | $63,400 | $30.48 | $90,000 |
| Washington | $79,100 | $38.03 | $110,000 |
| West Virginia | $51,200 | $24.62 | $75,000 |
| Wisconsin | $64,100 | $30.82 | $91,000 |
| Wyoming | $58,400 | $28.08 | $84,000 |
How to Price Electrical Services
Electrical contractors use three main pricing models:
Time-and-Materials
Labor rate ($95–$175/hour residential, $120–$225/hour commercial) plus materials at 25–50% markup. Most common for service work where job scope is uncertain.
Flat-Rate Pricing
Fixed prices per task: install an outlet ($175–$250), install a ceiling fan ($200–$350), panel upgrade 100A to 200A ($1,800–$3,500). Flat-rate pricing protects efficient electricians and sets clear customer expectations.
Project Bidding
For new construction and large renovations, electricians bid total project cost: materials + labor + overhead + profit. Target a gross margin of 35–45% on all project work. Mark up subcontractor costs 10–15%.
Tired of tracking rates on spreadsheets?
The trades businesses that consistently hit top-of-market rates use job-costing software to know exactly what each job costs — and price accordingly. Jobber and Housecall Pro both include built-in estimating and job-costing tools that show your true cost-per-job so you stop leaving money on the table.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, SOC 47-2111 (Electricians)
- Indeed Salary Data, Electrician, 2026
- PayScale Compensation Data, Electrician, 2026