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

Electrician Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$95,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.78/hr
▲ 51% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
19,380
public U.S. Median
$63,190
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$88,980 #3 of 51

Electrician pay in Washington, explained

Electricians in Washington earn a median of $95,220 per year ($45.78 per hour), which is 51% above the national median of $63,190. Entry-level workers earn around $52,170, while the most experienced electricians reach about $133,950. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $95,220 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $95,220 is worth about $88,980 in national buying power — ranking Washington #3 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Electrician pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,170
$25.08/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,220
$45.78/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$133,950
$64.40/hr

Electrician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $95,220 $88,980
Oregon $101,310 $98,016 −$6,090
Idaho $63,000 $65,973 +$32,220

Electrician in Washington: FAQ

How much do electricians make in Washington?

Electricians in Washington earn a median of $95,220 per year ($45.78 per hour), compared with $63,190 nationally.

Does Washington pay electricians well?

At $95,220, Washington pays 51% above the national median for electricians. An estimated 19,380 work in the state.

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