Electricians Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $65,630 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.55
10th percentile $38,190
90th percentile $97,850
Employed locally 4,680
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,190
    25th
    $49,260
    50th (median)
    $65,630
    75th
    $81,230
    90th
    $97,850

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 96% Median Electricians salary is 4% 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
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Akron, OH $74,470
    Toledo, OH $72,850
    Sandusky, OH $71,020
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $69,020
    Wheeling, WV-OH $67,780

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,090
    Carpenters $59,610
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,820
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,370
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $56,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Cleveland, OH is $31.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.24 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Cleveland, OH is 5.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $38,190 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,260.