How much does a Electricians make per hour in Southern Ohio?

Electricians Salary in Southern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,400 -1.5% vs national

Median hourly $29.52

10th percentile $37,310

90th percentile $93,550

Employed locally 460

National median $62,350

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Electricians

Southern Ohio

Salary percentile breakdown

10th

$37,310

25th

$47,990

50th (median)

$61,400

75th

$79,270

90th

$93,550

Top-paying metros for Electricians

Metro area	Median 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

Related occupations in Southern Ohio

Occupation	Median salary
Construction Laborers	$48,170
Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$54,270
Carpenters	$58,300
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$75,130
Highway Maintenance Workers	$44,720
Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,900

Frequently asked questions

How much do Electricians make per hour in Southern Ohio?

The median hourly wage for Electricians in Southern Ohio is $29.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.37 or more per hour.

Is Southern Ohio above or below average for Electricians salaries?

The median Electricians salary in Southern Ohio is 1.5% 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 Southern Ohio?

Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Southern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,990.