Electricians Salary in Longview, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview-Kelso, WA

Median annual salary $83,870 +34.5% vs national
Median hourly $40.32
10th percentile $50,900
90th percentile $122,030
Employed locally 270
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,900
    25th
    $65,270
    50th (median)
    $83,870
    75th
    $106,550
    90th
    $122,030

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 115% Median Electricians salary is 15% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Washington $96,530

    Related occupations in Longview, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $56,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $106,680
    Carpenters $63,040
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,510
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $91,600
    Roofers $57,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Longview?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Longview, WA is $40.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.62 or more per hour.

    Is Longview above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Longview, WA is 34.5% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $50,900 per year in Longview, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,270.