Electrician Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median electrician in the Columbus area earns $64,700 a year ($31.11 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and about the same as the Ohio median ($64,700). Half of the 7,210 electricians there earn between $50,300 and $79,970.
Median $64,700
10th: $46,09090th: $94,410
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,090 | $40,750 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $50,300 | $50,120 | $49,430 |
| Median | $64,700 | $64,700 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $79,970 | $80,500 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $94,410 | $99,280 | $108,510 |
| Average | $69,240 | $68,840 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 7,210 | 28,950 | 757,220 |
Columbus, OH ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Cleveland, OH: $70,860
- Cincinnati, OH: $63,490
- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
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- Construction Laborer: $60,540
- Carpenter: $66,480
- Heavy Equipment Operator: $78,950
- Plumber: $63,260
- Construction Supervisor: $82,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.