Electricians Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $74,470 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.80
10th percentile $38,940
90th percentile $120,190
Employed locally 1,430
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,940
    25th
    $52,280
    50th (median)
    $74,470
    75th
    $93,600
    90th
    $120,190

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 104% Median Electricians salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Electricians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Decatur, IL $102,960
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600

    Nearby metros — Electricians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Toledo, OH $72,850
    Sandusky, OH $71,020
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,020
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,780
    Lima, OH $66,800

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $49,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,890
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,560
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,710
    Carpenters $55,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $52,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Akron, OH is $35.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.22 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Akron, OH is 19.4% above the national median of $62,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Electricians in Akron?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,940 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,280.