Electricians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $85,620 +37.3% vs national
Median hourly $41.17
10th percentile $49,240
90th percentile $137,260
Employed locally 490
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,240
    25th
    $61,870
    50th (median)
    $85,620
    75th
    $103,730
    90th
    $137,260

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 91% Median Electricians salary is 9% 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
    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 Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $53,350
    Carpenters $66,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,240
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $78,070
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $58,580
    Roofers $56,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Olympia, WA is $41.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.28 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Olympia, WA is 37.3% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $49,240 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,870.