Electricians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $82,740 +32.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.78
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $106,130
Employed locally 750
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $61,640
    50th (median)
    $82,740
    75th
    $104,070
    90th
    $106,130

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 109% Median Electricians salary is 9% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Oregon $97,320
    Corvallis, OR $97,320
    Albany, OR $95,710
    Peoria, IL $87,730

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $50,220
    Construction Laborers $49,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $92,660
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $66,700
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $47,960
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $79,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Salem, OR is $39.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.02 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Salem, OR is 32.7% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,640.