Electricians Salary in Canton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Canton-Massillon, OH

Median annual salary $81,120 +30.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.00
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $81,120
Employed locally 1,180
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $59,010
    50th (median)
    $81,120
    75th
    $81,120
    90th
    $81,120

    Canton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,666 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 124% Median Electricians salary is 24% 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
    Akron, OH $74,470
    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 Canton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $56,950
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,500
    Carpenters $57,010
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Canton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Canton, OH is $39.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.73 or more per hour.

    Is Canton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Canton, OH is 30.1% 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 Canton?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in Canton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,010.