Electricians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $58,340 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.05
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 380
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $45,120
    50th (median)
    $58,340
    75th
    $77,310
    90th
    $80,500

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 93% Median Electricians salary is 7% below 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,590
    Sheboygan, WI $76,900
    Michigan $72,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,950
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $63,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,270

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $66,230
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $50,380
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $42,440
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000
    Carpenters $48,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Athens, GA is $28.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Athens, GA is 6.4% below 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,120.