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

Electrician Salary in Georgia

Median Annual in Georgia
$58,320/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.04/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Georgia

groups Employed in GA
21,650
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$60,565 #45 of 51

Electrician pay in Georgia, explained

Electricians in Georgia earn a median of $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $37,180, while the most experienced electricians reach about $84,000. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Georgia.

Is $58,320 good pay in Georgia?

Adjusted for Georgia's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $58,320 is worth about $60,565 in national buying power — ranking Georgia #45 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Georgia

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,180
$17.88/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,320
$28.04/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$84,000
$40.38/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs GA
Georgia (here) $58,320 $60,565
Tennessee $61,090 $66,496 −$2,770
South Carolina $58,740 $62,657 −$420
Florida $57,250 $55,360 +$1,070
North Carolina $56,800 $60,217 +$1,520
Alabama $55,690 $62,698 +$2,630

Electrician in Georgia: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Georgia?

Electricians in Georgia earn a median of $58,320 per year ($28.04 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Georgia pay electricians well?

At $58,320, Georgia pays 8% below the national median for electricians. An estimated 21,650 work in the state.

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