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Average Electrician Salary by State 2026

Electrician and electrical contractor salaries in all 50 states. Journeyman and master electrician pay.

$83,700
Highest (California)
$51,460
Lowest (Mississippi)
$62,372
National Average
$80,000
Best Adjusted (Illinois)

Top 5 Highest Pay

#1 California$83,700
#2 Alaska$80,600
#3 New York$80,600
#4 New Jersey$77,500
#5 Hawaii$75,640

Top 5 Best Value (COL Adj.)

#1 Illinois$80,000
#2 Minnesota$70,309
#3 Michigan$69,663
#4 Ohio$69,663
#5 Pennsylvania$67,277

Bottom 5 Lowest Pay

#50 Mississippi$51,460
#49 Arkansas$52,700
#48 South Dakota$52,700
#47 Alabama$54,560
#46 Montana$54,560

All 50 States — Electrician Salary

#StateSalary MonthlyCOL AdjustedCOL IndexTax Rate
#1California$83,700$6,975$58,9441429.3%
#2Alaska$80,600$6,717$63,465127None
#3New York$80,600$6,717$57,98613910.9%
#4New Jersey$77,500$6,458$64,05012110.75%
#5Hawaii$75,640$6,303$39,81119011%
#6Illinois$74,400$6,200$80,000934.95%
#7Connecticut$73,160$6,097$60,4631216.99%
#8Washington$73,160$6,097$63,617115None
#9Massachusetts$71,300$5,942$52,8151355%
#10Oregon$71,300$5,942$63,0971139.9%
#11Maryland$69,440$5,787$58,8471185.75%
#12Minnesota$68,200$5,683$70,309979.85%
#13Nevada$68,200$5,683$65,577104None
#14Colorado$66,960$5,580$63,7711054.4%
#15New Hampshire$65,100$5,425$58,125112None
#16Delaware$63,240$5,270$62,0001026.6%
#17Pennsylvania$63,240$5,270$67,277943.07%
#18Virginia$63,240$5,270$61,3981035.75%
#19Arizona$62,000$5,167$60,1941032.5%
#20Michigan$62,000$5,167$69,663894.25%
#21Ohio$62,000$5,167$69,663893.99%
#22Rhode Island$62,000$5,167$56,8811095.99%
#23Texas$62,000$5,167$66,66793None
#24Wisconsin$60,760$5,063$65,333937.65%
#25Florida$58,900$4,908$57,184103None
#26Georgia$58,900$4,908$63,333935.49%
#27Indiana$58,900$4,908$65,444903.15%
#28North Carolina$58,900$4,908$62,000954.5%
#29Utah$58,900$4,908$57,1841034.65%
#30Missouri$57,660$4,805$65,523884.95%
#31Iowa$57,040$4,753$63,378906%
#32Louisiana$57,040$4,753$62,681914.25%
#33Nebraska$57,040$4,753$62,681915.84%
#34North Dakota$57,040$4,753$61,333932.9%
#35South Carolina$57,040$4,753$62,000926.4%
#36Tennessee$57,040$4,753$62,68191None
#37Wyoming$57,040$4,753$60,04295None
#38Idaho$55,800$4,650$57,526975.8%
#39Kansas$55,800$4,650$62,697895.7%
#40Kentucky$55,800$4,650$64,138874.5%
#41Maine$55,800$4,650$51,1931097.15%
#42Alabama$54,560$4,547$62,713875%
#43Montana$54,560$4,547$52,9711035.9%
#44New Mexico$54,560$4,547$59,956915.9%
#45Oklahoma$54,560$4,547$63,442864.75%
#46Vermont$54,560$4,547$49,6001108.75%
#47West Virginia$54,560$4,547$64,952845.12%
#48Arkansas$52,700$4,392$62,738844.4%
#49South Dakota$52,700$4,392$57,91291None
#50Mississippi$51,460$4,288$62,000835%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What state pays Electricians the most?

California pays the highest Electrician salary at $83,700/year. However, after adjusting for cost of living, Illinois offers the best real value at $80,000 adjusted.

What is the average Electrician salary in 2026?

The national average Electrician salary is $62,372/year. This varies from $51,460 in Mississippi to $83,700 in California.

Which state is best for Electricians after cost of living?

Illinois offers the best cost-of-living adjusted Electrician salary at $80,000. This accounts for housing, taxes, groceries, and other expenses.

How much do Electricians make per month?

The average Electrician makes $5,198/month before taxes. After federal and state taxes, take-home pay ranges from $3,088 to $5,441/month.

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