Electricians Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $75,460 +21% vs national
Median hourly $36.28
10th percentile $45,310
90th percentile $115,340
Employed locally 16,520
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,310
    25th
    $57,220
    50th (median)
    $75,460
    75th
    $106,450
    90th
    $115,340

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 61% Median Electricians salary is 39% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $81,100
    Carpenters $59,450
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $64,030
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,840
    Construction and Building Inspectors $78,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Washington?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $36.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.45 or more per hour.

    Is Washington above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 21% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,310 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,220.