Electricians Salary in Dayton, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

Median annual salary $61,390 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.51
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $80,120
Employed locally 1,790
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $46,720
    50th (median)
    $61,390
    75th
    $75,740
    90th
    $80,120

    Dayton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,752 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 88% Median Electricians salary is 12% 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 Dayton, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,910
    Construction Laborers$49,320
    Carpenters$53,380
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$61,740
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$62,410
    Highway Maintenance Workers$52,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Dayton?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Dayton, OH is $29.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.22 or more per hour.

    Is Dayton above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Dayton, OH is 1.5% 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 Dayton?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Dayton, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,720.