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Electrician Salary in Arizona: Pay by City
Electricians in Arizona earned a median $29.36 an hour, or $61,060 a year, in May 2025.[1] The middle half earned $23.25 to $37.05 an hour, and the top tenth earned $43.08 or more. That is 3% below the US median of $30.38.[2]
- 10th
- $21.89
- 25th
- $23.25
- Median
- $29.36
- 75th
- $37.05
- 90th
- $43.08
- 10th
- $45,540
- 25th
- $48,360
- Median
- $61,060
- 75th
- $77,060
- 90th
- $89,600
Which Arizona cities pay electricians the most?
Flagstaff has the highest median of the 7 metro areas below, $29.49 an hour; Lake Havasu City-Kingman has the lowest, $26.07.[1]
- Flagstaff$29.49 · 250
- Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler$29.43 · 17,240
- Prescott Valley-Prescott$29.03 · 330
- Tucson$28.60 · 1,340
- Yuma$28.28 · 340
- Sierra Vista-Douglas$27.87 · 150
- Lake Havasu City-Kingman$26.07 · 390
Do electricians make $100,000 a year in Arizona?
Fewer than 10% do. The 90th percentile is $89,600 a year, so only the top tenth earns more than that.[1]
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21.89 | $45,540 |
| 25th | $23.25 | $48,360 |
| Median | $29.36 | $61,060 |
| 75th | $37.05 | $77,060 |
| 90th | $43.08 | $89,600 |
| Mean | $30.88 | $64,220 |
How much do new electricians make in Arizona?
The lowest-paid tenth of electricians in Arizona earned $21.89 an hour or less ($45,540 a year), and the lowest quarter earned $23.25 or less.[1] OEWS does not report apprentice pay separately.
Are electricians in demand in Arizona?
Projections Central expects Arizona to go from 23,160 electrician jobs in 2024 to 29,090 in 2034, a change of 25.6%, with about 2,820 openings a year.[3] The US projection is 9.5%.
| Area | Jobs 2024 | Jobs 2034 | Change | Openings a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 23,160 | 29,090 | 25.6% | 2,820 |
| United States | 818,700 | 896,100 | 9.5% | 81,000 |
How does electrician pay compare with other trades in Arizona?
Electricians rank third of the five trades on this site by median pay in Arizona. General contractors have the highest median, $37.76 an hour.[1]
| Trade | Median hourly | Median annual | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $37.76 | $78,550 | 21,550 |
| Plumbers | $29.84 | $62,070 | 11,810 |
| Electricians | $29.36 | $61,060 | 21,140 |
| HVAC Technicians | $28.56 | $59,400 | 10,860 |
| Roofers | $22.76 | $47,340 | 3,420 |
Where to train in Arizona
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Arizona, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- BLS OEWS national estimates: Electricians (47-2111), May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections 2024-2034 (projectionscentral.org, 2024-2034)