Electricians Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $78,270 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $45,940
90th percentile $100,510
Employed locally 1,460
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,940
    25th
    $57,200
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $92,330
    90th
    $100,510

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $83,450
    Mankato, MN $82,200
    Massachusetts $82,120
    Canton-Massillon, OH $81,120
    Yakima, WA $80,870

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$58,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$95,960
    Carpenters$63,300
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79,450
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$73,430
    Construction and Building Inspectors$80,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Worcester, MA is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.19 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Worcester, MA is 25.5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $45,940 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,200.