Electricians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $63,160 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.36
10th percentile $37,960
90th percentile $92,800
Employed locally 5,390
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,960
    25th
    $48,710
    50th (median)
    $63,160
    75th
    $79,540
    90th
    $92,800

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 79% Median Electricians salary is 21% 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 Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,160
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $75,000
    Carpenters $61,490
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $63,600
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $57,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Columbus, OH is $30.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.39 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Columbus, OH is 1.3% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,960 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,710.