Electricians Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $58,300 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $38,580
90th percentile $83,680
Employed locally 380
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,580
    25th
    $47,560
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $80,210
    90th
    $83,680

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 69% Median Electricians salary is 31% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $93,750
    Bend, OR $80,750
    Fond du Lac, WI $78,840
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $78,410

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,500
    Carpenters $55,400
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $76,700
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,060
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $52,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Bismarck, ND is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.58 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Bismarck, ND is 6.5% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,580 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,560.