Electricians Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $57,010 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.41
10th percentile $39,540
90th percentile $78,500
Employed locally 250
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,540
    25th
    $46,420
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $68,820
    90th
    $78,500

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 74% Median Electricians salary is 26% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $78,590
    Sheboygan, WI $76,900
    Michigan $72,680
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $64,950
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $63,110
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $62,270

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $37,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $71,340
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $44,670
    Carpenters $47,270
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $52,000
    Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers $41,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Gainesville, GA is $27.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.10 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Gainesville, GA is 8.6% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $39,540 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,420.