Electricians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $101,600 +63% vs national
Median hourly $48.85
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $139,230
Employed locally 9,160
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $75,650
    50th (median)
    $101,600
    75th
    $124,970
    90th
    $139,230

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 90% Median Electricians salary is 10% 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
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,540

    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
    Washington $96,530
    Bellingham, WA $86,170

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters$76,760
    Construction Laborers$59,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$105,650
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$87,160
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance$59,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$85,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Seattle, WA is $48.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.74 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Seattle, WA is 63% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,650.