Electrician Salary in Washington, DC
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The median electrician in the Washington area earns $75,930 a year ($36.50 an hour), 20% above the U.S. median ($63,190). Half of the 16,580 electricians there earn between $59,080 and $103,270.
Median $75,930
10th: $44,69090th: $121,570
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,690 | $42,640 |
| 25th percentile | $59,080 | $49,430 |
| Median | $75,930 | $63,190 |
| 75th percentile | $103,270 | $83,940 |
| 90th percentile | $121,570 | $108,510 |
| Average | $79,650 | $71,490 |
| Jobs | 16,580 | 757,220 |
Washington, DC ranks 16th 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
- Seattle, WA: $101,780
- San Francisco, CA: $92,830
- San Jose, CA: $91,030
- Detroit, MI: $81,990
- Minneapolis, MN: $81,890
- Boston, MA: $79,910
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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.