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17 trades. 100 US cities. BLS OEWS May 2025.
electrician salary in the US
$30.38/hr
National median hourly pay
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Data updated October 2026
Median marker. Shaded band: middle 50% of wages.
Highest paying cities for electricians
The highest published median hourly wages among the 100 cities covered. Select a city to see its salary range.
| City | Median hourly pay |
|---|---|
| Portland, OR | $50.53/hr |
| Chicago, IL | $49.21/hr |
| Seattle, WA | $48.93/hr |
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Data updated October 2026
Skilled trade salaries by occupation
Compare national median wages, city salary rankings, and published pay ranges for 17 trades.
BLS OEWS May 2025 · Data updated October 2026
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BLS OEWS May 2025 · Data updated October 2026
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Gross annual pay · $28.37/hr × 2,080 hrs
$59,010
- Federal income tax (est.)
- −$4,901
- Texas income tax (est.)
- $0
- FICA (Social Security + Medicare) (est.)
- −$4,514
Net annual take-home (est.)
$49,594
$1,907 per paycheck (biweekly, est.)
Effective tax rate 16.0%
Estimate for a single filer using the 2026 standard deduction: federal and Texas income tax computed from actual 2026 rates and brackets, plus FICA. Excludes city wage taxes (such as New York City’s and Philadelphia’s), pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and health premiums, and tax credits. Actual take-home pay varies with filing status, deductions, and hours worked.
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BLS OEWS May 2025 · Data updated October 2026
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