Electricians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $56,880 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.35
10th percentile $40,560
90th percentile $84,120
Employed locally 1,420
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,560
    25th
    $46,590
    50th (median)
    $56,880
    75th
    $70,990
    90th
    $84,120

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 84% Median Electricians salary is 16% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $63,970
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $61,840
    Flagstaff, AZ $60,150
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $59,940
    Yuma, AZ $56,790
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $55,200

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $45,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Tucson, AZ is $27.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.68 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Tucson, AZ is 8.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $40,560 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,590.