Electrician Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median electrician in the Seattle area earns $101,780 a year ($48.93 an hour), 61% above the U.S. median ($63,190) and 7% above the Washington median ($95,220). Half of the 9,750 electricians there earn between $75,610 and $125,950.
Median $101,780
10th: $55,69090th: $151,290
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,690 | $52,170 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $75,610 | $66,630 | $49,430 |
| Median | $101,780 | $95,220 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $125,950 | $121,530 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $151,290 | $133,950 | $108,510 |
| Average | $99,720 | $94,470 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 9,750 | 19,380 | 757,220 |
Seattle, WA ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for electrician pay. Highest: Portland, OR ($105,090).
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- Portland, OR: $105,090
- Chicago, IL: $102,350
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
- Boston, MA: $79,910
- New York, NY: $79,020
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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.