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Electricians salary in Washington

Median: $95,220 / year · $45.78 / hr · 2025

51% above the U.S. average

Mean
$94,470
$45.42 / hr
Median hourly
$45.78 / hr
10th–90th percentile
$52,170 – $133,950
U.S. median
$63,190
Wage distribution (annual)
  • 10th percentile$52,170
  • Median$95,220
  • Mean$94,470
  • 90th percentile$133,950

U.S. median $63,190

Take-home estimate

$75,146

On a $95,220 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

  • Federal income tax$12,789 (13.4%)
  • Social Security$5,904 (6.2%)
  • Medicare$1,381 (1.5%)
  • Net take-home$75,146 (78.9%)
  • Share of $95,220 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$88,982

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Washington RPP is 107.0 (7% above the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Washington

99301Pasco city98052Redmond city98012Mill Creek city98682Vancouver city98208Eastmont CDP99208Spokane city98391Lake Tapps CDP98115Seattle city98270Marysville city98133Shoreline city98003Federal Way city98661Vancouver city

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Highest-paying states for Electricians

Washington ranks #4 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($95,220).

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 Washington?
The OEWS median is $95,220 per year ($45.78 / hr) (2025), 51% above the U.S. average.
How much does a electricians make per hour in Washington?
The OEWS hourly median is $45.78 / hr.
Is this take-home pay?
No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $75,146 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.
How does electricians pay compare nationally?
The Washington median is 51% above 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. Washington ranks #4 of 51.
What is that salary worth after Washington living costs?
BEA all-items RPP is 107.0 (U.S. = 100), 7% above the U.S. average. $95,220 in Washington has about the same purchasing power as $88,982 at U.S. average prices.