Electricians Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $59,930 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.81
10th percentile $37,730
90th percentile $105,800
Employed locally 910
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,730
    25th
    $46,520
    50th (median)
    $59,930
    75th
    $71,760
    90th
    $105,800

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $39,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,940
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,980
    Carpenters $59,140
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,230
    Helpers--Electricians $37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Augusta, GA-SC is $28.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.17 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 3.9% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,730 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,520.