verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Electrician Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$78,970/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.97/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
2,440
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,856 #22 of 51

Electrician pay in District of Columbia, explained

Electricians in District of Columbia earn a median of $78,970 per year ($37.97 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $51,950, while the most experienced electricians reach about $125,790. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $78,970 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $78,970 is worth about $71,856 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #22 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,950
$24.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,970
$37.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$125,790
$60.48/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $78,970 $71,856
Maryland $73,490 $70,018 +$5,480
Virginia $62,900 $62,213 +$16,070

Electrician in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do electricians make in District of Columbia?

Electricians in District of Columbia earn a median of $78,970 per year ($37.97 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay electricians well?

At $78,970, District of Columbia pays 25% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 2,440 work in the state.

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