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Electricians salary in Georgia

Median: $58,320 / year · $28.04 / hr · 2025

8% below the U.S. average

Mean
$61,090
$29.37 / hr
Median hourly
$28.04 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$37,180 – $84,000
U.S. median
$63,190
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$37,180
  • Median$58,320
  • Mean$61,090
  • 90th percentile$84,000

U.S. median $63,190

Take-home estimate

$46,301

On a $58,320 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$5,014 (8.6%)
  • State income tax$2,543 (4.4%)
  • Social Security$3,616 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$846 (1.4%)
  • Net take-home$46,301 (79.4%)
  • Share of $58,320 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$60,567

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Georgia RPP is 96.3 (4% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Georgia

30044Lawrenceville city30043Lawrenceville city30024Suwanee city30040Cumming city30052Loganville city30349South Fulton city30041Cumming city30127Powder Springs city30096Duluth city30281Stockbridge city30047Lilburn city30004Milton city

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Highest-paying states for Electricians

Georgia ranks #47 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($58,320).

Electricians median salary by state
RankStateMedian
#1 Highest Oregon$101,310
#2Illinois$99,560
#3Hawaii$96,460
#4Washington$95,220
#5Alaska$89,440
#6Massachusetts$79,420
#7District of Columbia$78,970
#8New York$78,750
#9Minnesota$78,160
#10Connecticut$77,540
#11New Jersey$77,250
#12Montana$76,760
#13Wisconsin$76,540
#14Michigan$76,270
#15California$76,160
#16Wyoming$76,120
#17Maine$75,380
#18Rhode Island$74,090
#19Nevada$73,570
#20Maryland$73,490
#21Indiana$68,490
#22Pennsylvania$67,600
#23Kansas$65,860
#24North Dakota$65,710
#25Missouri$65,410
#26West Virginia$64,810
#27Ohio$64,700
#28Delaware$63,700
#29Vermont$63,430
#30Idaho$63,000
#31Virginia$62,900
#32New Hampshire$62,840
#33Colorado$62,230
#34Utah$62,000
#35Louisiana$61,540
#36South Dakota$61,390
#37Tennessee$61,090
#38Arizona$61,060
#39Oklahoma$61,010
#40Iowa$60,860
#41Mississippi$60,860
#42Nebraska$60,820
#43Kentucky$59,720
#44South Carolina$58,740
#45Texas$58,570
#46New Mexico$58,390
#47Georgia$58,320
#48Florida$57,250
#49North Carolina$56,800
#50Alabama$55,690
#51 Lowest Arkansas$49,070

Frequently asked questions

What is the median electricians salary in Georgia?
The OEWS median is $58,320 per year ($28.04 / hr) (2025), 8% below the U.S. average.
How much does a electricians make per hour in Georgia?
The OEWS hourly median is $28.04 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $46,301 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does electricians pay compare nationally?
The Georgia median is 8% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $63,190.
Which states pay electricianss the most?
Oregon has the highest published OEWS median at $101,310. Georgia ranks #47 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Georgia living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 96.3 (U.S. = 100), 4% below the U.S. average. $58,320 in Georgia has about the same purchasing power as $60,567 at U.S. average prices.