Electricians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $80,870 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.88
10th percentile $50,080
90th percentile $119,210
Employed locally 440
National median $62,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,080
    25th
    $64,810
    50th (median)
    $80,870
    75th
    $108,680
    90th
    $119,210

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Electricians salary vs area income 119% Median Electricians salary is 19% above 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,740
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,270
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $102,160
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $102,070
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $101,600
    Washington $96,530

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,860
    Carpenters $65,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $85,850
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,800
    Painters, Construction and Maintenance $49,430
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Electricians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Electricians in Yakima, WA is $38.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.95 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Electricians salaries?

    The median Electricians salary in Yakima, WA is 29.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Electricians (10th percentile) earn around $50,080 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,810.